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SL05 NWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,779 mi
Last recorded86,779 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,779 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 81,043 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,157 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 67,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,911 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 64,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,813 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,594 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,622 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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SL05 NWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL05 NWJ, 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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SL05 NWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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