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HX05 VXK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,455 mi
Last recorded213,455 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2018 213,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2018 213,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 200,694 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2017 200,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear back box corroded outer skin

Pass 13 Feb 2016 186,010 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 186,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 172,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 172,138 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)

Fail 23 May 2014 172,138 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 148,550 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 148,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 125,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,259 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 51,866 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 VXK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX05 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

HX05 VXK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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