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HN05 LVW

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,593 mi
Last recorded147,593 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,593 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 141,672 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 141,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 130,953 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 130,953 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 121,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,303 miles

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

em light on

front /rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,103 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,535 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust bracket corroded slightly.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust bracket corroded slightly.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 77,668 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING WHITE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,668 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING WHITE

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,910 miles

NSF SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,966 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,489 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,917 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

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 LVW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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