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NG55 VLA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,364 mi
Last recorded258,364 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 VLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 258,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 249,279 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2020 239,829 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 239,763 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 228,216 miles

Nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 28 Aug 2019 228,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 9 Aug 2019 228,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 209,303 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 209,303 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 197,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 197,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 183,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 167,034 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 167,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 152,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 152,764 miles

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,480 miles

exhaust system corroded silencer peeling

off side front marker light not working

off side rear tyre stepped

Fail 25 Jun 2013 136,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded silencer peeling

off side front marker light not working

off side rear tyre stepped

Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,391 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 102,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 84,838 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,414 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 54,414 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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
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NG55 VLA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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