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LG05 WKV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,046 mi
Last recorded143,046 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 WKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 143,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,289 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 122,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,416 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,850 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front wishbone bush is slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,725 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 107,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,854 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,854 miles

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

dampness around offside front shock absorber

offside front amber sidelight inoperative

offside front tyre down to 2mm and worn off on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,814 miles

child seat at nearside rear(seat belt unexamined)

condition of front inner pads unknown(limited vision)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,222 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 52,343 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,098 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 WKV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WKV, 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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LG05 WKV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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