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LB55 DNO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 DNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 147,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 145,929 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 3 Nov 2020 143,527 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 143,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,077 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 138,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 138,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 135,376 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 135,376 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 133,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 133,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil level low

Pass 21 Nov 2015 130,817 miles

Battery weak

Nearside Rear Coil spring coroded on the bottom.

Slight bind noted to N/S/F brake caliper on release.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 128,030 miles

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded.

N/S/F tyre getting low (3ml).

N/S/R coil spring starting to corrode.

Fail 22 Nov 2014 128,030 miles

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded.

N/S/F tyre getting low (3ml).

N/S/R coil spring starting to corrode.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,674 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 98,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,618 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,759 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 86,759 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,803 miles

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

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 DNO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LB55 DNO, 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 DNO registered?

LB55 DNO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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