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AO05 NHU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,181 mi
Last recorded183,181 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 183,181 miles

crack in screen

Fail 4 Mar 2016 183,181 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

crack in screen

Pass 3 Mar 2015 168,079 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 168,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 154,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 142,846 miles

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 130,575 miles

offside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 115,640 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cuts exposing cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,087 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 98,087 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,968 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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AO05 NHU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 NHU, 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 AO05 NHU registered?

AO05 NHU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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