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ND55 CGG

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,966 mi
Last recorded143,966 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 CGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 143,966 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 143,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 126,850 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 126,850 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 83,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,033 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall 26cm long but not exposing the ply cords.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 41,033 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall 26cm long but not exposing the ply cords.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,296 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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ND55 CGG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ND55 CGG, 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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ND55 CGG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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