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NJ55 HYO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 HYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 128,574 miles

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

Nearside Front orange corner/position lamp inop

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 123,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play also split dust cover but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front orange corner position lamp inop

Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front orange corner position lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205x50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,437 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,085 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner position inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,082 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating inner disc face corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner position inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded/hole/front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre close to inner sidewall ,not repairable 205x50x17 ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,443 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 80,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205x50x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,202 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable fouling on bracket

anti skill light illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,805 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

anti-skid service message displayed

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

non-obligatory mirror broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake release slightly uneven

Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

anti-skid service message displayed

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

non-obligatory mirror broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake release slightly uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

anti-skid service message displayed on dash

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror broken

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,790 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,845 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,559 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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NJ55 HYO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ55 HYO, 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 HYO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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