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HN05 BWW

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,878 mi
Last recorded124,878 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,878 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear parking brake efficacy only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,743 miles

Central Front Lower device removed from windscreen prior to test

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 119,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Front Lower device removed from windscreen prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,977 miles

Centre Front Engine Covers Fitted. Under Trays Fitted.

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Tyre is out of shape.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,504 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,073 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 91,994 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,614 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,472 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,885 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,142 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HN05 BWW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN05 BWW, 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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HN05 BWW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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