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N111 NFO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,983 mi
Last recorded85,983 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 NFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Nov 2013 85,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,548 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti-skid service message on dash abs lamp sequence is correct and lamp goes out

Fail 6 Nov 2012 74,533 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

anti-skid service message on dash abs lamp sequence is correct and lamp goes out

Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,167 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,869 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 41,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,927 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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N111 NFO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N111 NFO, 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 N111 NFO registered?

N111 NFO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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