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LS05 ZVV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,213 mi
Last recorded163,213 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 163,213 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 157,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box outer shroud badly corroded and exhaust heatshield over tailpipe section loose and rattling on pipework

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some items

Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,188 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut of each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed too cords 225/40-18 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box outer shroud badly corroded and exhaust heatshield over tailpipe section loose and rattling on pipework

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure some items

Pass 25 Jan 2018 140,796 miles

Nearside front ball joint has play

Pass 9 Feb 2016 132,045 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 132,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 123,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 123,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 120,721 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 109,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,536 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 90,536 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2009 88,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O.S.F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ,ALSO TESTED AS A 1 SEATER (REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN)

Pass 28 May 2009 88,553 miles

O.S.F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ,ALSO TESTED AS A 1 SEATER (REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN)

Pass 30 May 2008 64,638 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 ZVV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

LS05 ZVV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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