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NH05 VAK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,966 mi
Last recorded95,966 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 95,966 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 95,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 93,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 89,039 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,285 miles

engine undertray damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2022 87,285 miles

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

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

engine undertray damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,358 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2021 84,357 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,036 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,609 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,609 miles

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,053 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 75,053 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,601 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 59,598 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,025 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,199 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 VAK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NH05 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

NH05 VAK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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The MOT history for NH05 VAK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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