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NC05 TBU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,098 mi
Last recorded185,098 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 TBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 185,098 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 184,827 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 hangers are corroded off (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rubber pipe to particulate filter split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 175,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

all tyre edges showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Jun 2015 164,275 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 155,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 143,865 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 126,989 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 126,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 117,551 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 117,551 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 104,831 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 104,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,884 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 92,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,034 miles

front brake imballance 20%

Fail 2 Apr 2008 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake imballance 20%

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 TBU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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