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ND05 NJF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

215,992 mi
Last recorded215,992 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 NJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 215,992 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 215,992 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 212,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 209,974 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge's. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 206,158 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 206,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 May 2016 188,829 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 188,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 177,661 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 177,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 164,537 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 164,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 156,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 156,237 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 149,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 144,491 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn very low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 144,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) in centre of tread

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/r brake pads worn very low

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

o/s/r tyre tread feathering and tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 May 2011 144,469 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall.[Pirelli P6000 205/50 X R17W]

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm.[Pirelli P6000 205/50 X R17W]

Fail 22 Apr 2010 135,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 135,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 122,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 92,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,523 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 NJF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NJF, 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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ND05 NJF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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