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NC05 UXW

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,297 mi
Last recorded185,297 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 UXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 185,297 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 185,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 181,068 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2020 180,962 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2019 176,951 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

long brake pedal travel

oil leaks on engine/gear box

rear heat shield insecure

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight screen damage stone chips

Fail 2 Jan 2019 176,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

long brake pedal travel

oil leaks on engine/gear box

rear heat shield insecure

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight screen damage stone chips

Pass 25 Jan 2018 172,323 miles

handbrake long travel

long brake pedal travel

Fail 24 Jan 2018 172,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake long travel

long brake pedal travel

Pass 11 Jan 2017 167,549 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 167,547 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 163,532 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 159,493 miles

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall damaged.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 159,493 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall damaged.

Pass 1 May 2014 154,164 miles

o/s/f headlight dull

Pass 23 Apr 2013 145,498 miles

damp around rack

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 145,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damp around rack

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 135,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,517 miles

n/s/r tyre split

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 21 Apr 2011 125,511 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre split

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,326 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Apr 2009 106,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 94,363 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 94,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UXW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

NC05 UXW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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