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NC54 UCM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,230 mi
Last recorded109,230 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,230 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,868 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges. Suggest alignment.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,868 miles

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

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges. Suggest alignment.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,428 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,428 miles

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

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

ALL HEADLAMP ADJUSTERS N/S INTERNAL ADJUSTER SET ON THREE

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

REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear indicator/hazard bulb losing it's 'yellowness'

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,475 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 54,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,130 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to lip

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 UCM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCM, 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 NC54 UCM registered?

NC54 UCM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is NC54 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC54 UCM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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