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NG55 VKO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,742 mi
Last recorded161,742 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 VKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 161,742 miles

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

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

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

vehicle restricted view

Fail 16 Dec 2022 161,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 17 Dec 2021 158,970 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 158,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working pump not working. (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Offside Rear offside rear tyre has flat spots.

Parking brake lever has much travel before brakes begin to apply.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 153,697 miles

Exhaust corroded/deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner facing edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Service warning lights displayed on.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 148,649 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 148,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 143,358 miles

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

exhaust corroded

Coolant leak expansion tank spilt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 143,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak expansion tank spilt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

exhaust corroded

parking brake effort just passed

service light on

Pass 13 Dec 2017 137,255 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Fail 13 Dec 2017 137,255 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

service light on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,465 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 124,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracking and worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 118,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracking and worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 113,840 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 104,038 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,424 miles

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

central exhaust box deteriorating

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat (seat belt not checked)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 90,424 miles

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

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

central exhaust box deteriorating

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat (seat belt not checked)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,844 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,350 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 40,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VKO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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