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NA05 XXK

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,162 mi
Last recorded119,162 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,162 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,040 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint RECOMMEND REPAIR. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 116,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint RECOMMEND REPAIR. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 112,877 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess DOG BONE BUSH WORN. REPLACE ASAP (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKETS SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGE. REPLACE ASAP. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint REPAIR ASAP (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX. HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES WORN REAR ARMS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT TOWBAR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,875 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly DSTC (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess DOG BONE BUSH WORN. REPLACE ASAP (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKETS SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGE. REPLACE ASAP. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint REPAIR ASAP (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX. HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES WORN REAR ARMS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT TOWBAR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 108,661 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 108,660 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 105,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,244 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts under car corroded and front shockers corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer side marker bulb out

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded.

Offside Front coil spring corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,725 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,561 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both o/s tyres 1-0mm on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,225 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,302 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 XXK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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