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NG55 CZW

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,390 mi
Last recorded159,390 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 CZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 159,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2021 156,743 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 156,711 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,599 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 149,510 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Exhaust hanger 2nd from rear broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 149,510 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Exhaust hanger 2nd from rear broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,993 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner edge scrubbed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,659 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 141,659 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 137,864 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 137,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

bracket broken on rear silencer

Pass 5 Oct 2015 133,696 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 133,696 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 129,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 129,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 123,932 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,089 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 98,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,160 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 86,409 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,409 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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NG55 CZW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG55 CZW, 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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NG55 CZW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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