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HK05 LHG

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 LHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 120,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,903 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,044 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 61,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,261 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 54,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,777 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 38,777 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 35,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges have VERY low tread and worn through to second canvas (possible tracking fault)

both rear tyres inner edges have low tread and are heavily stepped (possible tracking fault)

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,915 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edge very low tread (possible tracking fault)

unable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 27,354 miles

front tyres have slight wear to inside ( possible tracking fault

Pass 21 May 2009 26,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,187 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 23,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 LHG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LHG, 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 HK05 LHG registered?

HK05 LHG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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