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LS05 RDU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,491 mi
Last recorded145,491 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 RDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,491 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 145,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 140,758 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 140,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 135,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 128,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,367 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 122,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,482 miles

Check nearside rear tyre regularly - may have bulge starting to develop in sidewall 205-55-16

Nearside front tyre tread low 205-55-16

Fail 27 May 2011 104,848 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 104,848 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 85,479 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 85,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 67,325 miles

offside front wing and door damaged

Fail 20 May 2009 67,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front wing and door damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 46,644 miles

Offside Rear 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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LS05 RDU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS05 RDU, 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 LS05 RDU registered?

LS05 RDU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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