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NH05 LKN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,665 mi
Last recorded156,665 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 156,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 156,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 146,717 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 146,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

child seats fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 132,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

O/S/F tyre wall has small cut on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 132,011 miles

O/S/F tyre wall has small cut on inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2013 125,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 125,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2012 118,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 111,732 miles

Oil leak

there is no smoke reading obtainable from this vehicle

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted to it

Fail 29 Jul 2011 111,732 miles

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

Oil leak

there is no smoke reading obtainable from this vehicle

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted to it

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle being fitted with back plates

Pass 22 Jun 2009 101,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 82,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,991 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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NH05 LKN 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 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 NH05 LKN, 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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NH05 LKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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