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LF55 EKG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,658 mi
Last recorded102,658 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 EKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,658 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,619 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,527 miles

both rear indicators pale recommend attention

engine under tray and plastic trims fitted on sills limited view

osf tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2015 89,527 miles

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

both rear indicators pale recommend attention

engine under tray and plastic trims fitted on sills limited view

osf tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,203 miles

O/S/R Tyre Getting Close To Wear Indicators

Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Wear & Corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,131 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/S/R Tyre Getting Close To Wear Indicators

Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Wear & Corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,184 miles

Exhaust Corroding Slightly

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Rear Brake Discs Showing Sign Of Wear

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Slight Noise From O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,184 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroding Slightly

N/S/F Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Rear Brake Discs Showing Sign Of Wear

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Slight Noise From O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,162 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,162 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,676 miles

engine management light on

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine management light on

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,371 miles

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,832 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing close to legal limit; o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge/uneven tread wear

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,384 miles

engine management light on

engine under tray fitted limited view of components

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,077 miles

nsf wearing on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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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LF55 EKG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LF55 EKG, 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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LF55 EKG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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