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DE55 NJV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,346 mi
Last recorded57,346 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 57,346 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,467 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 55,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,219 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,443 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,781 miles

Rear nearside & offside tyres slightly deformed

Fail 10 Nov 2015 39,781 miles

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

Rear nearside & offside tyres slightly deformed

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,869 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 36,869 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread wearing 3mm and sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,013 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,035 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,779 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,408 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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DE55 NJV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE55 NJV, 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 DE55 NJV registered?

DE55 NJV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DE55 NJV safe to buy?

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