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HK05 CYF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,968 mi
Last recorded188,968 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 188,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 188,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 174,893 miles

All tyres 4mm but are worn on edges.

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 174,893 miles

All tyres 4mm but are worn on edges.

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 159,062 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed + child seat fitted. (5.2.2b)

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

Signs of corrosion in rear coil springs.

tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2014 142,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear exhaust support broken.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 130,287 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES RIGHT ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 20 Jul 2012 119,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,399 miles

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

Noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,102 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,258 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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HK05 CYF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK05 CYF, 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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HK05 CYF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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