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LR05 URO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 URO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,274 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,546 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 84,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,953 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,949 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,784 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 50,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,567 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,019 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,355 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 URO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

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

Is LR05 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 URO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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