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HJ05 VKO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,082 mi
Last recorded184,082 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 184,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 177,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 177,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 177,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020
Pass 24 May 2019 165,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 165,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 156,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 141,568 miles

Both front back plates deteriorated

N/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 7 May 2016 128,016 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 116,830 miles

All coil springs on vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f lower wishbone rear bush heavily deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 23 May 2015 116,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All coil springs on vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/f lower wishbone rear bush heavily deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 15 May 2014 104,252 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 92,475 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 18 May 2013 92,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front coil springs corroded

Irregular tread wear to inner shoulder of n/s/r tyre. (Just above 1.6mm at lowest point)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 26 May 2012 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated / incomplete

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 26 May 2012 81,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated / incomplete

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 31 May 2011 66,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 66,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 50,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,337 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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HJ05 VKO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ05 VKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ05 VKO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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