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LM05 XXJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,591 mi
Last recorded143,591 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 143,591 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,165 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 128,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper dust cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,220 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper dust cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 98,081 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,302 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel Additive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and Splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and Splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,302 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel Additive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and Splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge and Splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,557 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,557 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,320 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

cut to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,744 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

both rear tyres bald on inner edges-monitor

nearside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush starting to split/seperate

very slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar droplink

Fail 4 Jul 2016 62,676 miles

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

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

both rear tyres bald on inner edges-monitor

nearside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush starting to split/seperate

very slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,578 miles

boht front wishobnes rear bushes splitting - espically n/s - recommend replace

rear lower control arm bushes worn

Fail 29 Jun 2015 53,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

boht front wishobnes rear bushes splitting - espically n/s - recommend replace

rear lower control arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,107 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 22 Jul 2014 46,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,584 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,893 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 22,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,305 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,572 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 15,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,022 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 XXJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

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

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