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MK55 NEF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,856 mi
Last recorded125,856 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 NEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 125,856 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 125,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGER BROKEN (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,758 miles

Rear exhaust mountain broken

Fail 30 Nov 2016 114,758 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust mountain broken

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,463 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,656 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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MK55 NEF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK55 NEF, 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 MK55 NEF registered?

MK55 NEF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MK55 NEF safe to buy?

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