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LJ05 LPE

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,639 mi
Last recorded177,639 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 177,639 miles

minor play in upper steering column bush

Fail 2 Apr 2015 164,188 miles

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

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

osr tyre shows more wear at inner edge,still ok at present

Pass 2 Apr 2015 164,188 miles

osr tyre shows more wear at inner edge,still ok at present

Pass 20 Mar 2014 151,760 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 151,757 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 141,027 miles

wiperblades smear slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 135,715 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Fail 18 Apr 2012 135,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Pass 26 Apr 2011 131,368 miles

damage to ns floorpan,not excessive

damage to os floorpan & sill,not to excess

kerbmarks at nsf wheelrim

nail in nsr tyre

nsf inner wheelrim buckled

os washerjet slightly loose

osr tyre down to 2mm on inner side

slight fray at edges of osf seat belt

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 27 Apr 2010 113,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,769 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,413 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 LPE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LPE, 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 LPE registered?

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

Is LJ05 LPE safe to buy?

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