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LC55 RXU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,623 mi
Last recorded102,623 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 RXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,623 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 91,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,768 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,570 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 RXU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC55 RXU, 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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How do I check the history of LC55 RXU?

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What year was LC55 RXU registered?

LC55 RXU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is LC55 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 RXU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC55 RXU have outstanding finance?

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