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OY05 HJX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,932 mi
Last recorded141,932 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 141,932 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and poor on inner face....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 141,926 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Badly damaged..... (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Injector area wet with diesel........ (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lamp inop........ (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No damping effect.......... (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Body insecure Sill cover insecure at front....... (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lamp faded not amber showing clear....... (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Headlamp marker lamp inop on offside front unit..... (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Inner Position lamp not working Both rear inner tail lamps inop (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor condition......... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and poor on inner face....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 137,083 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 137,083 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 128,956 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 128,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 121,312 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 121,296 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,746 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,583 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn slightly on the edges

slight wear front and rear brake discs

stone chip windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,317 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake disc(s) worn

front brake squeal when service brake applied

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly mishaped

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly mishaped

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,720 miles

chip in front screen

nearside front tyre mishapen in centre

offside front tyre worn on edges and nearing legal limit at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,479 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OY05 HJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OY05 HJX, 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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OY05 HJX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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