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HN05 BXS

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,609 mi
Last recorded160,609 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 160,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 153,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 144,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 144,924 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 137,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 93,133 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 83,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,715 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,700 miles

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

Nearside 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 9 Mar 2010 49,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,451 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,834 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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HN05 BXS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BXS, 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 HN05 BXS registered?

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

Is HN05 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 BXS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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