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CE55 LHB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,927 mi
Last recorded143,927 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 143,927 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 130,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 118,736 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,542 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,327 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,184 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 is deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,193 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,310 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,310 miles

Nail in nearside front 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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CE55 LHB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CE55 LHB, 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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CE55 LHB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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