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LD55 ZCE

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,243 mi
Last recorded148,243 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 148,243 miles

Oil leak under engine ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 148,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working amber light not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak under engine ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 142,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 142,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 135,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 17 Sep 2013 127,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 119,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,821 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 ZCE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

LD55 ZCE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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