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LJ04 CUT

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,678 mi
Last recorded185,678 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 CUT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 185,678 miles

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

front number plate damaged

o/s cv boot weeping grease

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 181,632 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 181,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 177,718 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover split but not allowing the Ingress of dirt.

front brake discs corroded.

front number plate cracked.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various underside corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 162,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2019 162,112 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,031 miles

Front number plate cracket ,still secure and legible.

bothside front wiper blades smearing screen ,should replace.

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 142,840 miles

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

under trays fitted

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge tyre size 205/50r17 93w

Pass 10 Dec 2015 128,446 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some conponents

Fail 10 Dec 2015 128,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 113,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,637 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Sep 2012 89,042 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,042 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,692 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,045 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,340 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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LJ04 CUT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ04 CUT, 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 LJ04 CUT registered?

LJ04 CUT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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