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LM05 XXD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,125 mi
Last recorded190,125 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 190,125 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust hanger broken away

slight roughness felt in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Aug 2016 190,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50ZR17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust hanger broken away

slight roughness felt in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 171,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 156,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge 205/50wr17xl

nearside headlight dim

offside of screen cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2013 139,385 miles

offside screen cracked

child seat fitted to offside rear. seat belt not tested along with mid rear belt.,

offside front tyre worn to limit.

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 6 Aug 2013 139,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to offside rear. seat belt not tested along with mid rear belt.,

offside front tyre worn to limit.

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

offside screen cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,129 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front screen cracked in lower offside corner

Pass 30 Apr 2011 109,745 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 May 2010 95,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 79,512 miles

engine oil is just above the maximum mark at the dip-stick.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

undershield fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 67,248 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 XXD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 LM05 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

LM05 XXD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LM05 XXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 XXD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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