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NC55 FWK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,168 mi
Last recorded157,168 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 FWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 157,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 157,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 142,991 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

NSR shock absorber weak

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

Fail 9 May 2017 142,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

NSR shock absorber weak

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

Pass 20 May 2016 128,406 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread base handbrake efficiency low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,423 miles

Play and deteriation in nearside front lower arm rear bush,

Slight fluctuation in offside rear brake,

Fail 2 Jun 2015 117,423 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play and deteriation in nearside front lower arm rear bush,

Slight fluctuation in offside rear brake,

Pass 28 May 2014 106,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 May 2013 97,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine oil level topped up 2ltrs 5/30 semi

Pass 30 May 2012 89,186 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded,

Small nail in nearside rear tyre,

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,739 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,410 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,396 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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NC55 FWK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NC55 FWK, 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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NC55 FWK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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