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LG55 WRE

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,238 mi
Last recorded155,238 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 WRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 155,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 152,907 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 152,907 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 150,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 149,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 148,918 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 145,944 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 145,944 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 144,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 136,630 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

raer disc rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 128,329 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 117,072 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,861 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 100,860 miles

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

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

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

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,659 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 WRE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRE, 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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LG55 WRE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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