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LJ05 LOF

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,112 mi
Last recorded172,112 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 172,112 miles

brakepedal antislip device wearing thin on edge

minor exhaustblow at front flexi pipe

minor stonechips in swept area of screen

slight play in nsr antirollbar link joint

Pass 15 May 2013 164,605 miles

oil leaks from engine

Fail 8 May 2013 164,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 156,256 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 143,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 132,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 113,925 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 113,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 85,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 55,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,843 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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LJ05 LOF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ05 LOF, 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 LJ05 LOF registered?

LJ05 LOF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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