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LR05 OLV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,674 mi
Last recorded164,674 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 164,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 154,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 146,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 146,754 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 138,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,454 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,677 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,676 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,258 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 99,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

slight play in nsr antiroll bar droplink

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf marker light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F auxillery light u/s

N/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped & corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 92,863 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F auxillery light u/s

N/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges & outer side wall slightly damaged

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped & corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F auxillery light not working

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

front brake discs lipped, N/S disc slightly scored

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,601 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts as childseats fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2008 74,892 miles

front tyres to be rechecked in 1000 miles.

seek advice on n/s/r tyre with in 5 days.

n/s/r tyre has iner side wall damage / spliting.

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 OLV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

LR05 OLV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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