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NH05 UZO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,675 mi
Last recorded217,675 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 217,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 217,675 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 208,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 199,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 193,478 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 193,478 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 187,014 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 187,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 181,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 175,603 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 175,603 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 168,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside osf +osr doors have dents and osr wheel arce

Pass 3 Sep 2014 161,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 148,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 132,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Service schedule inidcator lamp displayed on instrument panel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 132,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service schedule inidcator lamp displayed on instrument panel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,815 miles

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

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

Offside front inner part of tyre worn bald

Fail 2 Sep 2011 106,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside front inner part of tyre worn bald

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,541 miles

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,096 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,406 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NH05 UZO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZO, 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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What year was NH05 UZO registered?

NH05 UZO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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