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LG55 DBX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,400 mi
Last recorded161,400 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 DBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 161,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 154,291 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 154,291 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 145,230 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,395 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 124,347 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when spun

Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,666 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 108,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 84,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,538 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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LG55 DBX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LG55 DBX, 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 LG55 DBX registered?

LG55 DBX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is LG55 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 DBX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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