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LB55 DND

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,531 mi
Last recorded154,531 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 DND
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 154,531 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 139,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 124,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 / 50 / 17 michalin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 116,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 112,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 107,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,869 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

light output from nearside headlamp slightly low and beam pattern slightly out of focus

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,942 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 55,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,991 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,526 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 1 Dec 2008 46,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low

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 DND is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DND, 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 DND registered?

LB55 DND is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LB55 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 DND shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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