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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
oil low
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
parking brake just met requirements
parking brake just met requirements
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust bracket corroded
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust bracket corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front nail
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear heatshield insecure
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
anti skid light on
front and rear number plates require replacement soon
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
anti skid light on
front and rear number plates require replacement soon
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NG55 VKC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?
NG55 VKC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2005.
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The MOT history for NG55 VKC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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