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N7 VNS

2005 Volvo V50

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,785 mi
Last recorded61,785 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 VNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,785 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 61,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,325 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 29,860 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,860 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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N7 VNS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N7 VNS, 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 N7 VNS registered?

N7 VNS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is N7 VNS safe to buy?

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