CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB05 ZVU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,959 mi
Last recorded120,959 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 120,959 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,119 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 110,220 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,305 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2016 72,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,461 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,007 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,350 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 37,285 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2011 32,863 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,943 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,156 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 17,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB05 ZVU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB05 ZVU?

You can check the full history of LB05 ZVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB05 ZVU registered?

LB05 ZVU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LB05 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 ZVU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB05 ZVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB05 ZVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.