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SN55 NFL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

44,497 mi
Last recorded44,497 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 NFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 44,497 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 44,497 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 43,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,157 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 43,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 42,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 41,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,318 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 40,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,546 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 39,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,824 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 38,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,637 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 37,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 35,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,401 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 28,401 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,927 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 26,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,607 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,409 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,330 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,473 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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SN55 NFL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SN55 NFL, 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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SN55 NFL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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