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LB05 OBR

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,030 mi
Last recorded129,030 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 129,030 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 129,030 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 121,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 120,641 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 112,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,806 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 110,806 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm plus worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm plus worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 85,640 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 85,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2016 75,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 28 May 2015 67,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 52,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 46,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 39,451 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 39,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

front brake pads low

offside front marker light imoperative

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,133 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 27,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,006 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)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall(not to cords)

cut in offside rear tyre outer wall(not to cords)

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 OBR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LB05 OBR, 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 OBR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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