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LJ05 LPO

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

196,138 mi
Last recorded196,138 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 196,138 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged where wear sensor is cable tied to hose (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 190,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 186,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2014 177,981 miles

nsf dip beam output poor

Pass 22 May 2013 168,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 1 May 2012 158,927 miles

both rear indicators sligthtly dis-coloured

Fail 3 May 2011 156,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns floorpan slightly dented

os floorpan slightly dented

slight distortion in osf inner wheelrim

slight play in nsf inner trackrod arm joint

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 3 May 2011 156,441 miles

ns floorpan slightly dented

os floorpan slightly dented

slight distortion in osf inner wheelrim

slight play in nsf inner trackrod arm joint

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 4 May 2010 148,360 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 128,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 102,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 70,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,545 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 LPO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

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

Is LJ05 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 LPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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