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LC55 VCP

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 VCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,435 miles

Engine managment light on

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 99,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R17 falken (4.1.D.1b)

Engine managment light on

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,398 miles

front and rear numberplates distorted.

squeek from belt area

Fail 19 Feb 2016 89,398 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear numberplates distorted.

squeek from belt area

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,634 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 80,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (2mm)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (2mm)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,833 miles

Rear indicators starting to show white light.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,544 miles

Both number plates slight contamination

Both sills covered

Engine Under tray fitted

Nearside front tyre has cut in tyres sidewall rim protector

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,025 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,640 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 36,640 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,619 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 24,619 miles

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

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

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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 VCP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VCP, 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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LC55 VCP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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