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NC05 MZO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,247 mi
Last recorded184,247 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 MZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 184,247 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 174,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 174,918 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,735 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 166,731 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 154,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 141,300 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 141,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 129,101 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 121,512 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 115,890 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 116,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,643 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,612 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,295 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

the nearside rear wheel bearing is very noisey

un-able to fully imspect outer body sills due to plastic trims fitted at the tim e of test

the warning display message shows :- "anti-skid service required"

Fail 12 Jul 2011 89,295 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

the nearside rear wheel bearing is very noisey

un-able to fully imspect outer body sills due to plastic trims fitted at the tim e of test

the warning display message shows :- "anti-skid service required"

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,466 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,390 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 66,381 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,088 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 MZO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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