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LJ05 UYS

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

183,183 mi
Last recorded183,183 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 183,183 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 180,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 172,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 166,387 miles

both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes getting slightly softer

os dipbeam slightly dimmer

Pass 29 Mar 2014 156,247 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 145,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 134,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 134,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 126,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,080 miles

front brake hoses fitted with cables and clips cant inspect compleatly

Pass 8 May 2009 92,875 miles

no passenger seat or belt fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,337 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 15,411 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 UYS 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 92.9%.

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 UYS, 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 UYS registered?

LJ05 UYS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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