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NL55 DGZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,500 mi
Last recorded198,500 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 198,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 198,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 195,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 190,057 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 178,665 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 178,665 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 158,754 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm inner mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 135,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 114,626 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 114,626 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 92,159 miles

child seat fitted

coolant level low

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,844 miles

both front tyres very worn on inner edge

small chips to the windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2010 83,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2010 75,775 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,164 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 DGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NL55 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

NL55 DGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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