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LS55 EKA

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

234,473 mi
Last recorded234,473 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 EKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 234,473 miles

vt30

Fail 9 Nov 2019 234,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak-spill,bottom engine tray deteriorating,drivers mirror cover deteriorating,headlamp patterns not great,rear brake discs deteriorating-lipped,tyres diferent size,passenger front suspension arm bush deteriorating

suspension-rear springs-front shockers-components rusting,exhaust deteriorating-covers strapped etc,passenger front shocker deteriorating-damp-weak,passenger rear parking brake effort not great

Pass 30 Oct 2018 222,314 miles

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake component corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 211,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 211,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 198,243 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 198,242 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 181,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 166,972 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 154,060 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat sheld lose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 154,060 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat sheld lose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 143,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 130,329 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 130,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,936 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,493 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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LS55 EKA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LS55 EKA, 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 LS55 EKA registered?

LS55 EKA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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