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OY05 HKT

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,406 mi
Last recorded152,406 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 152,406 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 152,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack arms (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 139,658 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 139,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 127,630 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

rear bushes on front suspension lower arms are worn

rear indicators flashing pale orange

rear wiper split

service light on

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2016 127,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

rear bushes on front suspension lower arms are worn

rear indicators flashing pale orange

rear wiper split

service light on

undertray poorly secured

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,816 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 123,794 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2014 119,235 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 May 2014 119,232 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,977 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

oil misting on both steering rack gaiters

rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight wear on drivers side seatbelt webbing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,719 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 19 Mar 2011 85,839 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 85,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,679 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2009 55,294 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 HKT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY05 HKT, 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 HKT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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