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LG05 HMY

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,660 mi
Last recorded166,660 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 166,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 159,363 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 152,686 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 152,686 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 140,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 133,941 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 133,941 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 113,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,827 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,548 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 68,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,668 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 HMY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

LG05 HMY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 HMY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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