MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge, wearing very and tread at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm seriously weakened around coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm seriously weakened around coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSR trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge, wearing very and tread at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion to rear suspension components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Right hand rear suspension shock absorber dust cover detached
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Right hand rear suspension shock absorber dust cover detached
Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached
Corrosion to rear suspension assembly
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust box outer skin corroded,enginr covers an under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust box outer skin corroded,enginr covers an under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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LD55 XZU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LD55 XZU, 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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LD55 XZU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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