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WK05 HPJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 HPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 148,817 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 148,817 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 129,616 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,576 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 69,607 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,566 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 20 Jul 2011 66,199 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)

tracking should be checked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,389 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,389 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,204 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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WK05 HPJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WK05 HPJ, 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 WK05 HPJ registered?

WK05 HPJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is WK05 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 HPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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