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NL55 DFP

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,671 mi
Last recorded201,671 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 201,671 miles

crack in windscreen outsides swept area

Fail 9 May 2018 201,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 1 Jun 2017 196,876 miles

Nail in tyre spare ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 196,876 miles

Nail in tyre spare ()

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 183,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 May 2016 183,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 179,359 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust corroded

Rear Disc`s corroded

Windscreen cracked and chipped but nmot in drivers view of the road

Fail 3 Jun 2015 179,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust corroded

Rear Disc`s corroded

Windscreen cracked and chipped but nmot in drivers view of the road

Pass 1 May 2014 169,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 161,288 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2011 153,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 153,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,140 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 140,140 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 128,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 103,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 103,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 DFP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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