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HJ05 XKS

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,085 mi
Last recorded74,085 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,393 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp bulb dull

Offside Front position lamp bulb dull.

Offside Inner constant velocity gaiter slightly perished.

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working.

Rear Both rear tyres very slightly perished.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 72,393 miles

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

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front position lamp bulb dull

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front position lamp bulb dull.

Offside Inner constant velocity gaiter slightly perished.

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working.

Rear Both rear tyres very slightly perished.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,714 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush has play

Fail 28 Feb 2018 71,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush has play

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,469 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,469 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,723 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,714 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,712 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,738 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,122 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,795 miles

advise n/s rear tyre worn edges

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 XKS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKS, 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 XKS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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