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HV05 YYD

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,198 mi
Last recorded185,198 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 185,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 178,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 178,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 158,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 130,475 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 122,819 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,488 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 116,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,077 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 110,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 93,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 85,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 69,509 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 63,716 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 YYD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

HV05 YYD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HV05 YYD safe to buy?

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