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PK05 HGM

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,152 mi
Last recorded134,152 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 HGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 134,152 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,649 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 127,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,490 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 112,490 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,794 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 109,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,662 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,812 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,794 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 78,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,462 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 15 Feb 2012 63,624 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,944 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,435 miles

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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PK05 HGM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK05 HGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK05 HGM registered?

PK05 HGM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is PK05 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 HGM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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