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LT05 PSX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,201 mi
Last recorded88,201 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 PSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,082 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 87,820 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 87,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,213 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 87,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,612 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 77,560 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,893 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 73,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner and outer worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre inner slight worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer worn

Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner slight worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner and outer worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer worn

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,271 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,962 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 51,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,718 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 48,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,036 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,221 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,766 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 PSX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT05 PSX, 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 PSX registered?

LT05 PSX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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