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LC55 TVX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,967 mi
Last recorded46,967 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 TVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 46,967 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 46,966 miles

Emissions unable to be completed abandoned due to engine miss-fire likely to damage catalytic convertor (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 46,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edges, worn close to tread wear indicators, approximately 3mm tread remaining.

Fail 16 Dec 2024 46,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edges, worn close to tread wear indicators, approximately 3mm tread remaining.

Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators, approximately 3mm remaining.

Fail 12 Dec 2023 43,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators, approximately 3mm remaining.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 41,651 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 36,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 31,325 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 29,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 21,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 15,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 9,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,092 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 6,130 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 TVX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TVX, 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 LC55 TVX registered?

LC55 TVX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is LC55 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 TVX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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