MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced LAMP DIM BLUE BULB REMOVED (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced LAMP DIM BLUE BULB REMOVED (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background CARBON EFFECT LETTERS (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background CARBON EFFECT LETTERS (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. OFFSIDE DIFFERENT SIZE (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres feathering
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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NH05 VAM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2005.
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