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NC54 KDO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,351 mi
Last recorded161,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 KDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 161,351 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken/sharp edge (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate deteriorated

lower engine mounting worn

Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake effort only just met requirements

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2017 133,270 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 133,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,875 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 121,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,631 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,094 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Text display shows anti skid fault

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,108 miles

1x Offside rear side lights not working

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both front wiper blades poor

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre feathered and perished

Rear exhaust hanger braket, very corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,108 miles

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

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

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

1x Offside rear side lights not working

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Both front wiper blades poor

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre feathered and perished

Rear exhaust hanger braket, very corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,292 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,975 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2010 75,975 miles

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

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,444 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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NC54 KDO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 NC54 KDO, 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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NC54 KDO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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