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HX05 VDR

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,002 mi
Last recorded101,002 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 101,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 92,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 83,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 75,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 69,133 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 60,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,456 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,353 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn lower wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn lower wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,393 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 40,393 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,679 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)

both rear tyres started to perish, o/s/r worn unevenly on inner edge, n/s/r started to wear unevenly on inner edge

service light on

slight oil leak suspect from oil filter

Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,089 miles

rear tyres are feathering on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,836 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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HX05 VDR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HX05 VDR, 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 HX05 VDR registered?

HX05 VDR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 VDR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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