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NA05 AWY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,067 mi
Last recorded154,067 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 AWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,067 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits and worn on inside edges

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

nearside headlight light output reduced

offside wiper smearing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 154,065 miles

Emissions not tested due to high levels of blue smoke, risk of engine failure (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres close to legal limits and worn on inside edges

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

front brake application 21%

nearside headlight light output reduced

offside wiper smearing

rear brake application 22%

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,828 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 146,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

item removed from view before test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 139,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing unevenly across the axle

Fail 9 Mar 2015 139,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing unevenly across the axle

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 125,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 119,276 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2011 110,286 miles

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

front discs wearing

Pass 27 Mar 2010 96,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,943 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 80,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,569 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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NA05 AWY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NA05 AWY, 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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NA05 AWY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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