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NG55 VKD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,587 mi
Last recorded167,587 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 167,587 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 167,423 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2017 160,692 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 160,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,769 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 24 Nov 2016 148,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 27 Nov 2015 138,017 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 138,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 134,566 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 134,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 130,817 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 130,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 119,663 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 109,986 miles

oil leake on engine

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,068 miles

multiple child seats fitted to vehicle - these belts not checked

Fail 26 Nov 2009 79,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

multiple child seats fitted to vehicle - these belts not checked

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,109 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2008 56,109 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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NG55 VKD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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