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OY05 HKG

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,836 mi
Last recorded166,836 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 166,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 156,793 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 156,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 143,639 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 143,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 125,719 miles

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

the front discs and pads are wearing thin

both the front tyres are wearing thin on the inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 125,719 miles

the front discs and pads are wearing thin

both the front tyres are wearing thin on the inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2010 106,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,902 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,904 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,904 miles

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

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

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 HKG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY05 HKG, 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 OY05 HKG registered?

OY05 HKG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is OY05 HKG safe to buy?

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