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SH05 NYG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 NYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,984 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 80,984 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 80,495 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 79,196 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 79,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 77,329 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 77,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 75,532 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 75,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 72,585 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 72,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 70,344 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,344 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 67,724 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 67,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,479 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,728 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 59,135 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 59,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,057 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 53,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,177 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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SH05 NYG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SH05 NYG, 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 SH05 NYG registered?

SH05 NYG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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