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HV05 XAH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,651 mi
Last recorded139,651 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 139,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 136,019 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 129,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,298 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 120,062 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,622 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,622 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 108,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,805 miles

Rear discs worn / corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,228 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing loww in centre of tread

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,542 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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HV05 XAH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV05 XAH, 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 HV05 XAH registered?

HV05 XAH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HV05 XAH safe to buy?

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