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NA55 THF

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,475 mi
Last recorded161,475 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 THF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 161,475 miles

Offside Parking brake low effort

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever long travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 161,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread - perished - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread - perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever long travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 158,356 miles

Headlamps Cloudy

Pass 23 Oct 2023 152,709 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 148,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,717 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 135,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 125,836 miles

Front Exhaust "flexi" deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber unattached

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,024 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 117,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,910 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside 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 4 Nov 2013 107,463 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,445 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,741 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 83,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 78,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,808 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 75,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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NA55 THF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NA55 THF, 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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NA55 THF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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