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BL05 LSK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,619 mi
Last recorded158,619 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,619 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s o/s rear indicator bulbs starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust mount very rusty

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2015 152,844 miles

both rear indicator bulbs deterioating

front exhaust flexi deterioating

n/s o/s rear tyres getting low on outer edge

rear heat shield insecure

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight knock in n/s o/s rear anti roll bar drop links

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jul 2015 152,844 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear indicator bulbs deterioating

front exhaust flexi deterioating

n/s o/s rear tyres getting low on outer edge

rear heat shield insecure

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight knock in n/s o/s rear anti roll bar drop links

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2014 146,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 141,511 miles

exhaust system corroded and deterioating in places

handbrake travel

o/s front sidelight bulb starting to deterioate

Pass 2 Jul 2012 135,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 130,970 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 130,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 117,727 miles

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

heavy inside edge wear to offside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 98,809 miles

engine drip tray insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BL05 LSK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL05 LSK, 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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BL05 LSK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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