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NC05 BCX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,101 mi
Last recorded182,101 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 BCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 182,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 175,301 miles

front tyres worn on the edge

play in the engine mount

play in the front o/s link / anti roll bar bar mount

Fail 20 Oct 2016 175,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on the edge

play in the engine mount

play in the front o/s link / anti roll bar bar mount

Pass 3 Sep 2015 162,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,859 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 141,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 141,439 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 126,467 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 110,733 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 110,733 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 94,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2010 94,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 90,379 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 75,827 miles

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

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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NC05 BCX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 NC05 BCX, 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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NC05 BCX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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