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HV05 YYO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,990 mi
Last recorded173,990 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 173,990 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 165,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 159,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 158,825 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

front under tray insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2017 149,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 149,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 137,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,234 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 111,837 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn, but not excessively.

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

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

Rear silencer bracket broken, but the exhaust is still supported.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,837 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn, but not excessively.

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

Rear silencer bracket broken, but the exhaust is still supported.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 97,648 miles

n/s/r bump stop perished

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r bump stop perished

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r bump stop perished

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r bump stop perished

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,165 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 89,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,776 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,221 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear pads wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2010 69,221 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear pads wearing low

Fail 6 Mar 2009 56,063 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,063 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)

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

chips in windscreen

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 YYO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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