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NA05 XYB

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,090 mi
Last recorded144,090 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 144,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres low tread.

Offside Rear link bar slight play.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 134,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 134,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,535 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread starting to deform

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,710 miles

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 114,690 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres distorted

tyre size 205/50x17

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,106 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 90,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,386 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 XYB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XYB, 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 NA05 XYB registered?

NA05 XYB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is NA05 XYB safe to buy?

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