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LJ05 UYU

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,863 mi
Last recorded198,863 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 198,863 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 May 2013 175,199 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 166,925 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 166,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 160,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 150,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake hoses fitted with clips and cables cant inspect compleatly

undercarrage dented n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,654 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 120,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,748 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 UYU 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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

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

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