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LR55 EDJ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

140,609 mi
Last recorded140,609 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 EDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 140,609 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 140,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 130,461 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 130,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm ball joint has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 125,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 125,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 119,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,397 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 103,447 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 103,447 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 96,885 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 96,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,489 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 8 Dec 2016 86,477 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2016 86,477 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s and o/s (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb dim (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,595 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 82,594 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 82,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stuck behind rear seat (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 73,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,895 miles

Handbrake lever has a very long travel and only just meets required standards on reserve movement

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,801 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,504 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 43,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,944 miles

Both headlights only just meet required setting tolerance

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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LR55 EDJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LR55 EDJ, 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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LR55 EDJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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