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HY05 MKC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,981 mi
Last recorded226,981 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 226,981 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2017 226,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 213,248 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 199,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 199,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,409 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 120,409 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 111,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,284 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 88,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,922 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,661 miles

all tyres wearing uneven

front discs showing lipping around edges

front pads wearing low

Fail 12 Mar 2010 72,661 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres wearing uneven

front discs showing lipping around edges

front pads wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,267 miles

n/s/r tyre differant make to others

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 MKC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HY05 MKC, 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 HY05 MKC registered?

HY05 MKC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is HY05 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 MKC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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