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NL05 BVJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,244 mi
Last recorded146,244 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 146,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,206 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,342 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 107,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,443 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to get low

Fail 12 Jul 2013 97,310 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to get low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear disc`s corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear disc`s corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,182 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)

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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NL05 BVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL05 BVJ, 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 NL05 BVJ registered?

NL05 BVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NL05 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 BVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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