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LC05 JVV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,370 mi
Last recorded186,370 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 JVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 186,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 176,023 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 176,023 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 162,858 miles

Advise o/s rear tyre tread wear

Advise repair to o/s front wheel

Advise slight cut to n/s front tyre outer wall

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 162,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise o/s rear tyre tread wear

Advise rear heat shield insecure

Advise repair to o/s front wheel

Advise slight cut to n/s front tyre outer wall

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 150,294 miles

Advise o/s front tyre low on pressure

Advise rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 138,354 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 138,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 124,977 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,611 miles

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

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

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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LC05 JVV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LC05 JVV, 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 LC05 JVV registered?

LC05 JVV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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