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ND05 EXF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,260 mi
Last recorded122,260 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 EXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 118,476 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 110,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 110,503 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 102,629 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,290 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 95,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,073 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 61,254 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 61,254 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 48,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 48,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2008 36,843 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,843 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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ND05 EXF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ND05 EXF, 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 ND05 EXF registered?

ND05 EXF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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