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LB55 AEG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,214 mi
Last recorded142,214 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 AEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,214 miles

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

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

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

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

general under body has slight corrosion over all

Fail 21 Nov 2023 142,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

general under body has slight corrosion over all

Pass 22 Nov 2022 135,871 miles

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

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

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,294 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,362 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,440 miles

large crack in windscreen o\s lower black opaque surround

Fail 29 Nov 2019 113,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

large crack in windscreen o\s lower black opaque surround

Pass 26 Nov 2018 109,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,223 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn very low

Fail 4 Dec 2017 103,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake pads worn very low

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn very low

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,399 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,240 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 86,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,254 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,450 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,631 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,235 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Wipers smearing

chip in front screen

Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,941 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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LB55 AEG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB55 AEG, 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 LB55 AEG registered?

LB55 AEG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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