MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Centre exhaust box casing seperated.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear shock absorber has low damping effect.
Shock absorber on nearside front has low damping effect.
Centre exhaust box casing seperated.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear shock absorber has low damping effect.
Shock absorber on nearside front has low damping effect.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r/tyre almost at legal limit
o/s/f/tyre almost at legal limit
O/S/F/TYRE AT 2/5MMTREAD DEPTH AND LOW ON INNER EDGE N/S/F/TYRE AT 2/0MM TREAD DEPTHAND LOW ON INNER EDGE
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NG55 SGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SGZ, 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 SGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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