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NG55 OJD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,434 mi
Last recorded147,434 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OJD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 147,434 miles

rear bump stops broken

steering gear leaking slightly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust mount weak

Nearside Front brake slow to rise

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,329 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth bubber (1.1.2 (c))

Rear bumps stops worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 141,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 141,955 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,891 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 132,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 126,970 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2016 126,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,961 miles

Both rear bump stops worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock covered in oil but not a serious leak. (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn below 1.6 mm but the tread is still on 3.0 mm

Fail 4 Sep 2015 120,961 miles

Both rear bump stops worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock covered in oil but not a serious leak. (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn below 1.6 mm but the tread is still on 3.0 mm

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 113,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,863 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 107,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,291 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 97,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 97,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,726 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,590 miles

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

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 OJD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OJD, 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 OJD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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