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LC05 YMG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,768 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 128,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 128,449 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 128,449 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 126,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 122,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 121,292 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 121,292 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 115,885 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 115,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,164 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2009 103,878 miles

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

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

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)

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

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 YMG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC05 YMG, 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

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What year was LC05 YMG registered?

LC05 YMG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is LC05 YMG safe to buy?

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