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NM05 NPG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,949 mi
Last recorded110,949 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 NPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 110,949 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 110,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 100,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,769 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nsf marker light not working

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,509 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nsf marker light not working

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 5 May 2015 82,669 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,710 miles

osf wheel bearing slight noise

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Fail 15 Apr 2014 72,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf wheel bearing slight noise

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to test engine area due to covers

Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,599 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 56,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,134 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 27,134 miles

Nearside Front 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

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 NPG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

NM05 NPG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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