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HY05 TGZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,195 mi
Last recorded139,195 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 TGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,195 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,818 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 103,813 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 94,683 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 84,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 74,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,891 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 59,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,512 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes have started to peel away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,512 miles

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes have started to peel away

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,369 miles

both front tyres have perished side walls

chip in o/s of windscreen looks like it has been repaired

Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have perished side walls

chip in o/s of windscreen looks like it has been repaired

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,658 miles

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s/f tyre wall perished cut

Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,655 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s/f tyre wall perished cut

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 25,130 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 TGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

HY05 TGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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