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NG55 OJH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,408 mi
Last recorded185,408 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 185,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front power steering oil mist & pipe pitted

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

middle to rear brake pipe covered with black sealant cannot inspect

Fail 20 Feb 2025 185,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front power steering oil mist & pipe pitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

middle to rear brake pipe covered with black sealant cannot inspect

Pass 23 Feb 2024 182,398 miles

underbody of vehicle been undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 179,790 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 173,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 173,970 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 168,133 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 163,053 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 157,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 150,464 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded and broken .

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Fail 26 Jun 2017 150,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded and broken .

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Fail 9 May 2017 149,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 124,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,601 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 101,600 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,472 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,472 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,308 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2011 71,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,112 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,353 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 36,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,090 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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NG55 OJH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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