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LG55 XTM

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 104,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,543 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 82,543 miles

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,107 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,382 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,435 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,161 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,903 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,381 miles

c/o smoke test-no print out due to low emmisions

front & rear pads getting low!

Fail 17 Aug 2011 29,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,809 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,740 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 XTM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

LG55 XTM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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