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HT54 CXE

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,486 mi
Last recorded123,486 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 CXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,486 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 123,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,471 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 117,471 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,824 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,645 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Oct 2016 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,087 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorating (perishing/cracking)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating + going out of shape

Fail 14 Oct 2014 87,041 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating + going out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,742 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in the tread

Fail 14 Oct 2013 80,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres perishing in the tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,142 miles

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

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

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,855 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 39,263 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

splits in both rear tyres

Fail 23 Jan 2008 30,145 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

splits in both rear tyres

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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HT54 CXE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HT54 CXE, 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 HT54 CXE registered?

HT54 CXE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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