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LB54 GFX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,074 mi
Last recorded159,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 GFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 159,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 147,998 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 29 Apr 2014 134,740 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to to underbody components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 121,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 101,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,545 miles

Allocated Advisory are as befor

Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear inner brake pads worn possibly wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,247 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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LB54 GFX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LB54 GFX, 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 LB54 GFX registered?

LB54 GFX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is LB54 GFX safe to buy?

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