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HJ05 XKL

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,180 mi
Last recorded130,180 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,180 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear suspension bump-stops deteriorating

Under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 130,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear suspension bump-stops deteriorating

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,155 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Fail 23 Mar 2018 117,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,652 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Fail 24 Mar 2017 112,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,233 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,233 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 72,816 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,585 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 XKL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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