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LR05 MXA

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 115,099 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking oil, on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has a groove worn into inner & outer walls

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner treads & groove worn into inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 115,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective holed (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens holed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking oil, on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has a groove worn into inner & outer walls

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner treads & groove worn into inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape, on limit (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a groove worn into inner & outer walls

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Offside Front worn on inner treads

both front tyres have cuts on outer walls

Fail 21 Mar 2018 112,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not in fully (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not in fully (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape, on limit (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a groove worn into inner & outer walls

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Offside Front worn on inner treads

both front tyres have cuts on outer walls

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,039 miles

Nearside Front tyre -- various cuts to outer wall

Offside Rear tyre -- cut to outer wall

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 22 Mar 2017 109,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre -- various cuts to outer wall

Offside Rear tyre -- cut to outer wall

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% damaged (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front registration plate slightly damaged

parking brake light not showing on dashboard when hand brake lever applied

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% damaged (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped/worn

front registration plate slightly damaged

parking brake light not showing on dashboard when hand brake lever applied

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

o/sr tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

o/sr tyre has a cut on inner wall

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,897 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are worn on inner treads

both rear tyres have splits around inner / outer walls

o/s & n/s dip beam headlamps are dull

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,564 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,564 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,161 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 MXA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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