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LR05 URW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,802 mi
Last recorded165,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 URW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 165,802 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 165,800 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 160,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 155,632 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 155,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 151,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 148,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2021 142,971 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 142,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 137,631 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 137,631 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 128,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 124,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,680 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,680 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,433 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,088 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside/nearside front tyres worn on legal limits

Fail 10 Mar 2008 51,481 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,481 miles

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

Offside Front 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 URW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

LR05 URW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 URW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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