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HJ05 VKP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 146,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 140,532 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot damp no split found

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,352 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 124,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust box corroded no leak found

n/s/r tyre on the limit,inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,370 miles

centre exhaust box corroded no leak found

n/s/r tyre on the limit,inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,701 miles

both front wheels have slight vibration on rotation, rear tyres are worn on inner edge, rear exhaust is deteriating

Fail 26 Jun 2012 113,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front wheels have slight vibration on rotation, rear tyres are worn on inner edge, rear exhaust is deteriating

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,032 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 103,032 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 87,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,101 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,262 miles

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

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 VKP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKP, 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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What year was HJ05 VKP registered?

HJ05 VKP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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