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NT55 JSU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,107 mi
Last recorded134,107 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 JSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,107 miles

High level of surface corrosion throughout underside including suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush poor. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Not insecure, (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 134,107 miles

High level of surface corrosion throughout underside including suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush poor. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Not insecure, (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 128,507 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 128,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,455 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear frames and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 113,438 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear frames and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs, front and rear, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 106,488 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs, front and rear, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,714 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm off steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,304 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Near side front tyre well worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 60,698 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Near side front tyre well worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 51,949 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,162 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,648 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,627 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 16,627 miles

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

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

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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NT55 JSU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NT55 JSU, 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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NT55 JSU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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