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LC55 FPL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,551 mi
Last recorded178,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 FPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 178,551 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2022 178,388 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2021 163,662 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 163,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 162,043 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 162,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 158,360 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2018 151,718 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2017 143,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 143,250 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,396 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 135,396 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 126,024 miles

Rear brake pads aprox 75% worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 126,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake pads aprox 75% worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,976 miles

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

rear box bracket corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 118,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 105,426 miles

Centre silencer in poor condition

Both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,841 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,841 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,204 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,083 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,997 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,382 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,281 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
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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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