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NC05 TBV

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,756 mi
Last recorded127,756 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 TBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 127,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 124,640 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 112,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,490 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,490 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,754 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,754 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,591 miles

Centre Exhaust Mounting Corroded

Rear Exhaust Mounting Corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,164 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,838 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,572 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,299 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 40,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TBV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NC05 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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