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LS55 VEF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,981 mi
Last recorded141,981 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 VEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 141,981 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 141,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 132,458 miles

Rear heat shield loose but not insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,465 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,970 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 107,970 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,300 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,269 miles

both front tyres close to limit,wearing inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,204 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 VEF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS55 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

LS55 VEF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LS55 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 VEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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