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RE05 HGO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,046 mi
Last recorded188,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 188,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 186,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 167,178 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Apr 2022 146,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 126,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 126,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,542 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure Gaiter insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 109,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 98,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,341 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,118 miles

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

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 13 Feb 2015 74,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,818 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,087 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 39,445 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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RE05 HGO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 RE05 HGO, 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 RE05 HGO registered?

RE05 HGO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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