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HY05 MJV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,228 mi
Last recorded169,228 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 169,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 169,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 162,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle / front wheel arches

Pass 1 Mar 2021 157,185 miles

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension corroding

slight play to n/s of steering rack

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2021 157,174 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension corroding

slight play to n/s of steering rack

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 150,825 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 150,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 145,238 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2018 145,238 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,455 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 138,455 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,014 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake discs slighty worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,274 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,302 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

can not fully check outer sills plastic covers

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,441 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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HY05 MJV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY05 MJV, 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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HY05 MJV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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