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NC55 LHD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,594 mi
Last recorded149,594 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 149,594 miles

Nearside Rear panel damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 140,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 132,953 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 132,951 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 113,245 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Jul 2016 113,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,523 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 93,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,093 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges - advise replacement

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still well supported

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,302 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,130 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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NC55 LHD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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