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LG55 YEL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,630 mi
Last recorded67,630 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 67,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2026 67,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,507 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,088 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,810 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YEL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

LG55 YEL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LG55 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 YEL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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