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LB55 DNX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,815 mi
Last recorded185,815 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 185,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 177,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 175,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 169,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 164,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 164,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 157,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear outer tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2014 151,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 145,016 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 139,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 136,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 136,812 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 127,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 118,613 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 DNX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DNX, 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 DNX registered?

LB55 DNX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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