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LD05 SPD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,903 mi
Last recorded141,903 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 SPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 141,903 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 141,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 120,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,750 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,379 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,868 miles

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 9 Apr 2009 57,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,126 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 44,126 miles

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

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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LD05 SPD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD05 SPD, 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 LD05 SPD registered?

LD05 SPD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is LD05 SPD safe to buy?

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