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LR55 TZT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,419 mi
Last recorded136,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 136,419 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 136,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 131,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 131,055 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,682 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe and Rear silencer mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 118,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel only 75 on reading no lock (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe and Rear silencer mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 106,506 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall cracked to cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,406 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,663 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,495 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 92,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,833 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,494 miles

Fuel cap flap open not working

Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap flap open not working

Hand brake lever slight up high

Offside front tyre pressure very low

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,499 miles

Front Registration plate has a small crack.

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)

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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LR55 TZT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LR55 TZT, 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 LR55 TZT registered?

LR55 TZT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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