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LR05 FWW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,150 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner side wall

Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,391 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 82,391 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edges

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,299 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,299 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,403 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 67,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,189 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 59,189 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,875 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 472,039 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,039 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,476 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 25,475 miles

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

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

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 FWW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LR05 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

LR05 FWW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 FWW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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