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WF55 NPZ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,386 mi
Last recorded170,386 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 NPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 170,386 miles

Nearside Rear Uneven tyre wear

Pass 11 Oct 2019 162,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 148,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 136,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,976 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Sep 2016 120,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front 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 rear (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,935 miles

Oil leak

n/s o/s rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Oil leak

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,207 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)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

nsr inner wheel rim has flat spot

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,458 miles

One screw missing from rear no plate but secure // middle exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,458 miles

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

One screw missing from rear no plate but secure // middle exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,432 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,926 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,568 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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WF55 NPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WF55 NPZ, 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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WF55 NPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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