MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
front screen has a chip in zone A
has sill covers fitted
parking brake efficiency has just met the limit
rear most exhaust heat shield loose
rear silencer (outer shied corroded and lifting up)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
front screen has a chip in zone A
has sill covers fitted
parking brake efficiency has just met the limit
rear most exhaust heat shield loose
rear silencer (outer shied corroded and lifting up)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
stone chip in windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake pads aprox 75% worn
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear brake pads aprox 75% worn
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear box bracket corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear box bracket corroded
Centre silencer in poor condition
Both front tyres badly worn on inside edges
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LC55 FPL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LC55 FPL, 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 LC55 FPL registered?
LC55 FPL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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