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NL05 XKD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,233 mi
Last recorded171,233 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 171,233 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 168,941 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 167,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 162,147 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 158,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 155,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 148,424 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 143,387 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre have cracks but not enough to reach the cord

Fail 28 Jun 2016 136,206 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre have cracks but not enough to reach the cord

Pass 30 Jun 2015 127,671 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 127,671 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 119,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 84,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,472 miles

unable to fully check o/s & n/s rear seat belts with child seats fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,360 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,360 miles

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

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 XKD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XKD, 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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NL05 XKD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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