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LS05 SXR

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,658 mi
Last recorded169,658 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 SXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 169,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 169,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 133,527 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 133,527 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 128,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,017 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 97,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 74,398 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front breake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,208 miles

exhaust system is starting to corrode

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,254 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,254 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,686 miles

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 SXR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS05 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

LS05 SXR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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