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SM55 NVR

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,284 mi
Last recorded187,284 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 NVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 187,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 187,279 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 181,719 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 181,688 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 172,655 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 172,655 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 162,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 147,661 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 147,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 132,725 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,864 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 104,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,263 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 92,101 miles

n/s/r reg plate light dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2011 92,101 miles

n/s/r reg plate light dim

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 86,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn heavily on inside edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,498 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)

both rear tyres worn heavily on inside 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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SM55 NVR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM55 NVR, 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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SM55 NVR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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