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NG55 VKJ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 VKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 133,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front disc brake backplate corroded and cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,187 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 117,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 108,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,491 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded outer skin braking away

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f daytime running light in/op

rear seat belts not check ed due to rear seats folded down

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,867 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips in windsreen

Pass 1 Feb 2014 48,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips in windsreen

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,743 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,820 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 VKJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

NG55 VKJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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