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LG05 WOM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,995 mi
Last recorded65,995 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 WOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,083 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 61,496 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant resevoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,041 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED ( OUTER SIDE WALL )

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS WEATHERED

Fail 19 Dec 2022 61,041 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED ( OUTER SIDE WALL )

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS WEATHERED

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 59,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,416 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 59,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,173 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,395 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 52,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,200 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,411 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 38,411 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,971 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2015 34,971 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front registration plate cracked

front windscreen cracked at bottom above scuttle panel

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2014 31,298 miles

windscreen has a crack but outside swept area and driver's view

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,349 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 27,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 22,862 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,901 miles

offside front tyre has chunks out of the sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,918 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 11,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 8,974 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 WOM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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