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LM05 MXP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,133 mi
Last recorded150,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 MXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 150,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever little to no reserve travel

Fail 26 Jul 2023 150,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever little to no reserve travel

Pass 27 Jul 2022 143,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSF 277KG. OSF 459KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Front WASHERS POOR.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated DAMAGE INSIDE SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (l))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Fail 25 Jul 2022 143,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSF 277KG. OSF 459KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Front WASHERS POOR.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated DAMAGE INSIDE SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (l))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Pass 15 Jul 2021 139,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REPLACE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged RECOMMEND NEW GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged RECOMMEND COVER (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 139,858 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REPLACE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged RECOMMEND NEW GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged RECOMMEND COVER (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE. REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,737 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 134,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 132,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive RECOMMEND REPAIR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 132,330 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive RECOMMEND REPAIR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer wall

Fail 29 Mar 2018 126,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,423 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,562 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,929 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,357 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 60,161 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,161 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,850 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 MXP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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