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HN05 LVE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,910 mi
Last recorded150,910 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 150,909 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,945 miles

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

Rear Both sides shock absorbers weak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 134,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 134,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,729 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 125,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre under flatted at time of test

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,843 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,034 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,511 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 89,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,516 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 79,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,026 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 68,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,632 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 43,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LVE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

HN05 LVE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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