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NM05 ATY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,463 mi
Last recorded158,463 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 ATY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 158,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 154,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 150,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 147,269 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 114,416 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 142,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 142,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,406 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 133,394 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,852 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 126,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 113,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,616 miles

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

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

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

child seat offside rear.

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,616 miles

child seat offside rear.

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 621,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 49,200 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2011 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 26,976 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,186 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,186 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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NM05 ATY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NM05 ATY, 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 NM05 ATY registered?

NM05 ATY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is NM05 ATY safe to buy?

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