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NG05 APF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,330 mi
Last recorded144,330 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 APF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 144,330 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 144,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 135,256 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,371 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

blow on exhaust - front flexi

Fail 26 Jan 2017 124,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken x 2 (7.1.1)

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

blow on exhaust - front flexi

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,268 miles

Blow on exhaust front flexi

N/s/r tyre worn

Fail 11 Feb 2016 111,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/s/r tyre worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,041 miles

Engine top cover insecure

N/s/f & o/ss/f suspension lower arms rear bushes in poor condition

O/s/f outer c/v boot in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 74,559 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,316 miles

Grey smoke from exhaust although passed smoke meter test

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)

nearside front and offside rear seatbelts twisted

Pass 27 May 2008 30,198 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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NG05 APF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 NG05 APF, 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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NG05 APF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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