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HY05 THF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,033 mi
Last recorded93,033 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 THF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 93,033 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS

Offside Front suspension noisy in operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

WET TEST

Fail 14 Sep 2022 142,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS

Offside Front suspension noisy in operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

WET TEST

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 126,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 124,800 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and feathered on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dripping onto undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 124,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside marker facing outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and feathered on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dripping onto undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 120,864 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 120,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 116,459 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2017 116,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,998 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 109,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,778 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,778 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,145 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,787 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2009 51,784 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,962 miles

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

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 THF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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