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PN54 HKL

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,920 mi
Last recorded149,920 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 HKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 149,920 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 146,829 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 146,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 143,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 139,257 miles

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

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

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

offside front mirror slightly insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 131,240 miles

n/s/f shock absorber poor damping

Pass 17 Jan 2014 121,336 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 121,334 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 112,963 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 104,154 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 104,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,624 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 84,669 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 75,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 66,464 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 66,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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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PN54 HKL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 PN54 HKL, 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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PN54 HKL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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