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LR05 MWU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,039 mi
Last recorded125,039 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,966 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 112,700 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,410 miles

Front Headlamp Washers/Cleaning Device Inoperative, Vehicle Registered Before 1st September 2009

Fail 2 Nov 2021 100,410 miles

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

Front Headlamp Washers/Cleaning Device Inoperative, Vehicle Registered Before 1st September 2009

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,911 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Is Slightly Worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp Washer's/Cleaning Device Is Inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,911 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Is Slightly Worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp Washer's/Cleaning Device Is Inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,598 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,769 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision is worn but not worn smooth.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,417 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 63,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,362 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 50,747 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,560 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,029 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 31,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 MWU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 MWU registered?

LR05 MWU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LR05 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 MWU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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