MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
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.
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)
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres worn on inner edges
rear exhaust hangers corroded
rear pads wearing low
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
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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