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NC54 UYZ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,992 mi
Last recorded180,992 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 180,992 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2020 168,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 164,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 158,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2017 145,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 145,626 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 132,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 132,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 120,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust deteriorating. Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 12 May 2014 104,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2012 81,104 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front tyres low tread

Pass 17 May 2011 73,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,586 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 UYZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NC54 UYZ, 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 UYZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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