CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB55 EXG

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 EXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,995 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 89,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,039 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,951 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bpoth front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,265 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,392 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,798 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,266 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,360 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,717 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB55 EXG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB55 EXG?

You can check the full history of LB55 EXG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB55 EXG registered?

LB55 EXG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LB55 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 EXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB55 EXG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB55 EXG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.