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NG55 VKL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,015 mi
Last recorded179,015 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 VKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 179,015 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 179,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 165,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 155,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 141,647 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 141,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,357 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 123,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,582 miles

anti skid service warning lamp illuminated

engine oil level low

Fail 4 Sep 2014 109,410 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

anti skid service warning lamp illuminated

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges, un-even wear

Fail 8 Sep 2012 77,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges, un-even wear

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,027 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,476 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,782 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 VKL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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