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LM05 LWD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,692 mi
Last recorded137,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 LWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 137,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 136,140 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Arms on both sides corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 134,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 132,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 131,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 128,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 121,444 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 121,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 111,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,609 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 103,609 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,910 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 68,198 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,953 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 60,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,333 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 LWD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM05 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

LM05 LWD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LM05 LWD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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