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NC05 GXO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,634 mi
Last recorded146,634 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside wiper arm faulty

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

anti skid warning on dash. Not abs light.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside wiper arm faulty

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

anti skid warning on dash. Not abs light.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,854 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,709 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,342 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 106,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,983 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 104,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 101,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 101,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,088 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,516 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,375 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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NC05 GXO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NC05 GXO, 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 NC05 GXO registered?

NC05 GXO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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