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SL05 NWP

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,063 mi
Last recorded122,063 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,108 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,203 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 120,203 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,548 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both O/Side & N/Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 118,805 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 118,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,535 miles

Front Inner Brake backing plates Both O/Side & N/Side

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 117,535 miles

Front Inner Brake backing plates Both O/Side & N/Side

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side & N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,001 miles

coil spring corroded both rear and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake backing plate rusty

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,590 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,717 miles

slight judder o/s/r disc

Pass 14 Aug 2014 103,641 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 87,596 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,596 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,959 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 74,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 59,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,956 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,742 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,742 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,890 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 31,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 NWP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL05 NWP, 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 SL05 NWP registered?

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

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