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NJ55 HYK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,421 mi
Last recorded152,421 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 HYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 152,421 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,370 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 148,370 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside number plate light dull

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

Offside Front side marker inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody brace insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,785 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2019 141,783 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 138,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 138,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,517 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brakes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2017 134,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure pipe split (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brakes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 127,453 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 127,453 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2015 106,164 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 106,164 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 94,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 85,295 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 85,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,570 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,694 miles

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

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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NJ55 HYK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJ55 HYK, 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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NJ55 HYK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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