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LJ05 UYT

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

209,962 mi
Last recorded209,962 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 209,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 205,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 198,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 183,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr brake slight bind

osf brake flexi hose slight damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 164,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 150,835 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 150,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 144,908 miles

minor marks on screen

nsr tyre shows slight more wear on outer edge

slight damage to osr floor pan

Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 108,203 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,256 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,902 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 UYT 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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ05 UYT 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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