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817 HKB

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,911 mi
Last recorded112,911 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration817 HKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 112,911 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop worn

Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,936 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 101,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 82,875 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,840 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,447 miles

osf and nsf tyres inner edges worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,158 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,090 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 37,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,025 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 24,770 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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817 HKB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 817 HKB, 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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817 HKB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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