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LS05 TXE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,000 mi
Last recorded173,000 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 TXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 173,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 168,113 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 168,081 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 160,928 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

front and rear discs weathering

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 147,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 127,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 127,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 109,918 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 95,454 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 95,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,713 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 TXE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS05 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

LS05 TXE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is LS05 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 TXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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