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LN55 XEA

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,484 mi
Last recorded125,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 XEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 125,484 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 125,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,804 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,723 miles

N/S dip beam dim

N/S/F tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,307 miles

Front brake pads low.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,831 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,967 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,426 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL.......

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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LN55 XEA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LN55 XEA, 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 LN55 XEA registered?

LN55 XEA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is LN55 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 XEA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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