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NK54 VBP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,688 mi
Last recorded165,688 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 165,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 150,880 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 132,709 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 132,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 127,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,347 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 120,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,847 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 104,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,034 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 96,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,033 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,366 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,127 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,661 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,647 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 38,637 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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NK54 VBP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK54 VBP, 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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NK54 VBP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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