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NL05 BXA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,647 mi
Last recorded108,647 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,647 miles

nearside front and offside front lower rear wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

Fail 29 Apr 2015 108,646 miles

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

nearside front and offside front lower rear wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,531 miles

nearside front and offside front lower rear wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,694 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen has a chip on the n/s but not in swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,690 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,132 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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NL05 BXA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL05 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

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

Is NL05 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 BXA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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