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NG05 UOO

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,613 mi
Last recorded159,613 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 UOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 159,613 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working lamp working and goes out but message displayed on info display [ anti skid service required ] (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi ***close to mot refusal*** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded [ slightly swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater lens / full mirror cap missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded [ swollen under protection ] ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both frames and under-body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms offside most worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front arches / wings corroded

exhaust back-box outer skin corroded / center-box very poor

exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

parking brake has little reserve travel***close to mot refusal***

Fail 26 Nov 2024 159,610 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working lamp working and goes out but message displayed on info display [ anti skid service required ] (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi ***close to mot refusal*** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded [ slightly swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater lens / full mirror cap missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded [ swollen under protection ] ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both frames and under-body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms offside most worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front arches / wings corroded

exhaust back-box outer skin corroded / center-box very poor

exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

parking brake has little reserve travel***close to mot refusal***

Pass 30 Nov 2023 156,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi ***close to mot refusal*** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect corroded [ slightly swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect front to rear brake pipe corroded [ swollen under protection ] ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both frames and underbody (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms offside most worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tread depth 2.7mm /worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

backbox outer skin corroded / center box very poor

both front arches / wings corroded

heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Fail 30 Nov 2023 156,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi ***close to mot refusal*** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect corroded [ slightly swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect front to rear brake pipe corroded [ swollen under protection ] ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both frames and underbody (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms offside most worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tread depth 2.7mm /worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

backbox outer skin corroded / center box very poor

both front arches / wings corroded

heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Pass 5 Nov 2022 152,085 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi ***close to mot refusal***, also...center box / backbox outer skins corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect corroded [ slightly swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect front to rear brake pipe corroded [ swollen under protection ] ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front arches / wings corroded

heat shield has fixings broken / missing

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2022 152,076 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x mounts broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi ***close to mot refusal***, also...center box / backbox outer skins corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect corroded [ slightly swollen under protection ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect front to rear brake pipe corroded [ swollen under protection ] ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front arches / wings corroded

heat shield has fixings broken / missing

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2021 148,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also...centre box / backbox outer skins corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion inc subframes ect.

Fail 11 Nov 2021 148,491 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also...centre box / backbox outer skins corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear ***close to mot refusal*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion inc subframes ect.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 145,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front close to mot refusal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear close to mot refusal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

center box / backbox outer skins corroded

general underbody corrosion inc subframes ect.

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Dec 2020 145,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front close to mot refusal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear close to mot refusal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

center box / backbox outer skins corroded

general underbody corrosion inc subframes ect.

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2019 138,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks poor close to mot refusal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak bottle split ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre box / backbox outer skins corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Jun 2019 138,442 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks poor close to mot refusal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak bottle split ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre box / backbox outer skins corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.55mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper poor

backbox outer skin corroded

centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 131,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.55mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper poor

backbox outer skin corroded

centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,346 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 123,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,286 miles

Rear and centre silencer outer skins corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 112,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear and centre silencer outer skins corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise osr wheelbearing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,652 miles

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

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)

advise heat sheilds loose

Fail 7 Jul 2014 87,648 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise heat sheilds loose

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,071 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,903 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,641 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,324 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 UOO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NG05 UOO, 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 UOO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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