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NL55 DDY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,233 mi
Last recorded126,233 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 126,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,646 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,988 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 102,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 102,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,758 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,628 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 93,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,430 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,595 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,832 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 65,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,452 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,036 miles

Both headlamp aims borderline low

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,036 miles

Both headlamp aims borderline low

Fail 17 Jan 2011 43,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,073 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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NL55 DDY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NL55 DDY, 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 NL55 DDY registered?

NL55 DDY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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