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LR05 FWT

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

202,875 mi
Last recorded202,875 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 202,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 193,463 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 181,040 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 181,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 163,588 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 154,681 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 147,015 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 142,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 139,287 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 117,260 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge...

Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,611 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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LR05 FWT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LR05 FWT, 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 LR05 FWT registered?

LR05 FWT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LR05 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 FWT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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