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NL55 DFF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,128 mi
Last recorded171,128 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 171,128 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 171,128 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 159,109 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 159,109 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 157,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 147,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 139,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 135,740 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Mirror indicator not working but other lamp can be seen from the side

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust box delaminating

Rear Exhaust mount broken but system is still secure and cannot fall off

Pass 13 Oct 2015 126,314 miles

Corosion to exhaust system rear mounting peg coroded through

Distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Oil leak

Rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Slight binding to rear wheels when rotated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,935 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corosion to rear exhaust

corosion to rear suspension coil springs

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2014 115,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corosion to rear exhaust

corosion to rear suspension coil springs

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,682 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges nearside close to wear blocks

Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,682 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges nearside close to wear blocks

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,008 miles

Nearside 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)

child seats fitted to rear x2

Fail 22 Oct 2012 92,007 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside 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)

child seats fitted to rear x2

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 83,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-skid service required light on dash

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside rear brake pads low

Plastic sill covers fitted

Play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,055 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,152 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 DFF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DFF, 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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NL55 DFF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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