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WK05 HZZ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,014 mi
Last recorded132,014 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 HZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,014 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 132,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 131,005 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 131,005 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 129,912 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 128,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 127,687 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,667 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 126,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 121,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 120,367 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 120,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,911 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2014 91,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 67,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,866 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,628 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 HZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

WK05 HZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WK05 HZZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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