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HN05 LVK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,934 mi
Last recorded155,934 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 155,934 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,447 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 149,388 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 138,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,103 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 80,682 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2011 80,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc damaged

possable damage to offside rear drive flange

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,453 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside mirror outer cover missing

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 12 Aug 2010 75,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside mirror outer cover missing

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2009 67,341 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,343 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,341 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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HN05 LVK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

HN05 LVK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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