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AO05 NNT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,836 mi
Last recorded155,836 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NNT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 155,836 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear anti roll bar slight play

exhaust heat shields deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2020 155,834 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear anti roll bar slight play

exhaust heat shields deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2018 142,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 142,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,302 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 135,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bodywork damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 127,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear bodywork damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,974 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 119,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front side marker n/w

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 111,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,340 miles

Centre silencer delaminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer delaminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 100,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre silencer delaminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer delaminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,479 miles

Centre silencer delaminating.

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)

Rear silencer delaminated.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 88,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre silencer delaminating.

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)

Rear silencer delaminated.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 73,209 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,749 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 48,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,940 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 NNT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NNT, 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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AO05 NNT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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