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NL55 ZFE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,899 mi
Last recorded153,899 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 ZFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 153,899 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 141,411 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 141,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 130,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 118,323 miles

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

slight play in n/s iner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end pass and advise

Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,099 miles

play at nearside steering rod

Fail 15 Sep 2008 82,099 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

play at nearside steering rod

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 ZFE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

NL55 ZFE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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