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OE54 NTX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,644 mi
Last recorded215,644 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 NTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 215,644 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

rear subframe and arms very rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2024 203,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 on vehicle rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 on vehicle rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 lower arms on the vehicle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake only just made legal limit at 16%

tow bar rusty

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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OE54 NTX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OE54 NTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE54 NTX registered?

OE54 NTX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is OE54 NTX safe to buy?

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