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LB05 ZWG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,195 mi
Last recorded216,195 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 216,195 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

condensation in n/s/f headlight lens / light out put dim

rear exhaust rubber adrift

Fail 21 Dec 2021 216,194 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

condensation in n/s/f headlight lens / light out put dim

rear exhaust rubber adrift

Pass 14 Nov 2019 199,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 181,638 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 181,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 168,251 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 168,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 160,172 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust hangar broken

Fail 22 Sep 2016 160,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust hangar broken

Pass 31 Jul 2015 151,681 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 151,681 miles

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

emissions limits wre tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 142,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 135,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,112 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre getting low on 3mm

Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,461 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)

front to rear brake pipes covered

Pass 4 Aug 2009 87,240 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 71,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,457 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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LB05 ZWG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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