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LS05 ZPU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,124 mi
Last recorded138,124 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 138,124 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 138,124 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 135,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 135,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 134,593 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2021 134,593 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 127,414 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 127,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Signs of brake fluid leaking under pressure in wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 118,501 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 111,990 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 111,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 94,363 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

Front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 May 2015 82,837 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r - unable to inspect seat belt

exhaust moutings corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 82,837 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r - unable to inspect seat belt

exhaust moutings corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 73,858 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2013 64,237 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - unable to inspect belt

Fail 22 May 2013 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - unable to inspect belt

Pass 28 May 2012 55,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,635 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 ZPU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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