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DV05 LFJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,632 mi
Last recorded91,632 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 87,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 85,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,157 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,918 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,753 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,181 miles

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,222 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,631 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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DV05 LFJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DV05 LFJ, 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 DV05 LFJ registered?

DV05 LFJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is DV05 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 LFJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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