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NH05 VHY

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,230 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 89,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,869 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes signs ov wear

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,058 miles

N/S/R light lense slightly damaged but not effecting light output, visibility or operation

O/S/R trye worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,832 miles

offside tyre worn on inner edge

slight play offside rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,127 miles

brake pads 3/4 worn

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 VHY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

NH05 VHY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is NH05 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 VHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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