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WK05 HZC

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,298 mi
Last recorded203,298 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 HZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 203,298 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 203,298 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 192,413 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

gearbox roll restrictor excessivly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2018 192,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sticking caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gearbox roll restrictor excessivly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 182,455 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 182,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 169,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 151,451 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,209 miles

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,709 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,709 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,534 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 HZC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green 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 WK05 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

WK05 HZC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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