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789 NNN

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 NNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 112,953 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 112,953 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Likely to cause further damage to nearside braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,964 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 111,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,990 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 109,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,078 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 109,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,586 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,199 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,223 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,538 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,903 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,242 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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789 NNN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 789 NNN, 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 789 NNN registered?

789 NNN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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