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LM05 LWC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

173,445 mi
Last recorded173,445 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 LWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 173,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 167,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 159,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 152,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 136,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,049 miles

exhaust heatshield beneath vehicle not fully secure

inner faces of front brake discs worn/scored

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,820 miles

Little reserve travel to handbrake

Play to rear bushes in front suspension arms

Rear wiper blade split

Wear to inner surface of front discs

Fail 26 Mar 2014 100,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Little reserve travel to handbrake

Play to rear bushes in front suspension arms

Rear wiper blade split

Wear to inner surface of front discs

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,573 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,173 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,352 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,518 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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LM05 LWC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 LM05 LWC, 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 LM05 LWC registered?

LM05 LWC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LM05 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 LWC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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