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HV05 YYR

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,926 mi
Last recorded134,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 134,926 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and noise from engine on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth in places poss close to cords feathering also present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inplaces poss close to cords and feathering present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriate (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever closeto reserve travel

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriated and crazed nsf headlamp only just met beam pattern criteria

underside of gearbox area wet with oil

Pass 20 Jul 2023 127,396 miles

Fluid on steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2023 127,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid on steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,851 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fluid seepage / misting from steering rack

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Fail 26 Jul 2022 119,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Fluid seepage / misting from steering rack

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front coil springs corroded.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger very corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 110,275 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front coil springs corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger very corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,356 miles

Fluid misting on steering rack

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2020 101,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid misting on steering rack

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,765 miles

Misting on steering rack

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 91,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Misting on steering rack

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2mm, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald and out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly out of shape and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 87,703 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Cuts in outer wall of offside front tyre

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2018 87,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Clutch pedal rubber split

Cuts in outer wall of offside front tyre

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,649 miles

corrosion to exhaust system rear mounting peg corroded through

corrosion to front brakes back plates

damage to n/.s/.f tyre outer sidewall rim saver

dampness to steering rack

front suspension lower arms rear bushes deteriating

n/s/r tyre deteriating and starting to go out of shape

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 7 Jun 2017 83,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to exhaust system rear mounting peg corroded through

corrosion to front brakes back plates

damage to n/.s/.f tyre outer sidewall rim saver

dampness to steering rack

front suspension lower arms rear bushes deteriating

n/s/r tyre deteriating and starting to go out of shape

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 74,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 66,819 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 66,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 31 May 2011 47,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 40,340 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 40,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,480 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 YYR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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