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LB05 HND

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,043 mi
Last recorded155,043 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HND
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 155,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 154,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 147,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play/wear noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine,sill and and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

faint noise noted from nearside front wheel when spun?

Pass 16 Jun 2021 141,075 miles

front under cover insecure

hand brake near limit

passenger side front dust guard insecure

rear suspension is very rusty

sill and under covers fitted to car unable to see all parts

water header tank cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2021 141,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front under cover insecure

hand brake near limit

passenger side front dust guard insecure

rear suspension is very rusty

sill and under covers fitted to car unable to see all parts

water header tank cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2020 139,091 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 139,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,361 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 134,346 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 130,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,066 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 125,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 119,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,013 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,400 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,462 miles

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

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

zero emmissions found

Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,387 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LB05 HND is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB05 HND, 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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LB05 HND is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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