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LT05 PPZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,494 mi
Last recorded47,494 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 PPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 47,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 47,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 47,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,219 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre(repaired)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,001 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,539 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 32,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,237 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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LT05 PPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LT05 PPZ, 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 LT05 PPZ registered?

LT05 PPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is LT05 PPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 PPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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