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LR55 UPN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,908 mi
Last recorded165,908 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 UPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 163,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 157,700 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 157,697 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,047 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,457 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2020 139,457 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2020 139,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded / split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Nearside door mirror secured with tape

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,867 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel bearing very slightly rough

Fail 12 Sep 2014 80,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear wheel bearing very slightly rough

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,982 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,991 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 18,991 miles

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly reqs tracking

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 UPN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LR55 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

LR55 UPN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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