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LG05 CNV

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,980 mi
Last recorded106,980 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 CNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very perished & large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 104,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 101,761 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,872 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front non obligatory side light inoperative

Fail 2 May 2019 88,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front non obligatory side light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 86,344 miles

park brake effort only just obtained

Pass 3 May 2017 83,569 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine under tray covered in oil

Pass 4 May 2016 77,532 miles

engine man light stays on

nsr tyre dig on outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,677 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,677 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,875 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,303 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly tear

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,049 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,477 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,675 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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LG05 CNV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LG05 CNV, 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 LG05 CNV registered?

LG05 CNV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 CNV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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