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LS05 ZGB

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,952 mi
Last recorded40,952 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZGB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Pass 19 Mar 2025 40,641 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 39,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 39,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 38,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,943 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,276 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 34,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,346 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,723 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,149 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,933 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 24,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,307 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 16,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 16,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,620 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,027 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 ZGB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

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

Is LS05 ZGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 ZGB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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