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NG55 ZZV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,716 mi
Last recorded148,716 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,716 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi in a poor condition

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Slight engine misfire

Fail 27 May 2019 148,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (rear bush(s)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 145,175 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly out of shape & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

flexi exhaust deteriorated

oil level slightly to high

Pass 30 May 2017 139,164 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded/flexy deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 139,164 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded/flexy deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 131,892 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine noisey on idle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre has a cut in tread pattern

N/s/r tyre in a poor condition and low on pressure

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Oil leak

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valves (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 119,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 119,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 114,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 111,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner side light light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,263 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,839 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,461 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)

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 ZZV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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