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LG05 CPF

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,007 mi
Last recorded187,007 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 CPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 187,007 miles

Nearside front brake backplate worn and deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2024 185,063 miles

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

Nearside front brake backplate worn and deteriated

Fail 18 Mar 2024 185,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside front brake backplate worn and deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2023 179,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear outer side light not working

Fail 22 Mar 2023 179,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2022 174,597 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2021 166,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 163,356 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 163,356 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 154,468 miles

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

Hand brake travel long

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 20 Mar 2018 147,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn bald inside edge

Fail 20 Mar 2018 147,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn bald inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,380 miles

Nearside and offside front lower arm bushes worn

Nearside rear wheel bent

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vibration on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2016 128,084 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn

Nearside rear wheel bent

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Mar 2016 128,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevanly

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,413 miles

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2015 118,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2014 106,730 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,730 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,868 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,955 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,020 miles

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Noise on both the nearside rear and offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,411 miles

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,880 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,079 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 CPF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG05 CPF, 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 CPF registered?

LG05 CPF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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