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NG55 EDX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,150 mi
Last recorded112,150 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 EDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 112,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 104,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 94,847 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

n/s rear tyre wear on outer edge

o/s rear tyre showing wear inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 85,040 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 85,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 75,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2012 75,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2011 63,633 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 17 May 2010 51,747 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear - Adult belt not tested.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,663 miles

Some wear in front and rear brake pads.

Various marks and scratches to vehicle body work.

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 EDX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG55 EDX, 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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What year was NG55 EDX registered?

NG55 EDX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is NG55 EDX safe to buy?

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