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LD55 OLH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,363 mi
Last recorded122,363 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 OLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,363 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 122,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,421 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure by others

Fail 25 Jan 2021 107,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure by others

Pass 1 Feb 2020 98,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 98,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 83,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,617 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,998 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,239 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,780 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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LD55 OLH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD55 OLH, 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 LD55 OLH registered?

LD55 OLH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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