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AX54 LNU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,406 mi
Last recorded163,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 163,406 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 163,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 148,754 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 148,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 140,924 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 140,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 133,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 104,326 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,578 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

emissions zero

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions zero

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,581 miles

advise both front tyres getting low

advise emissions 0 did not trip machine

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AX54 LNU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX54 LNU, 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 AX54 LNU registered?

AX54 LNU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is AX54 LNU safe to buy?

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