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LT55 NLY

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,669 mi
Last recorded79,669 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 NLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 68,607 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,007 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,906 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on the disc surface (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,012 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,391 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,321 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 30,604 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,527 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 28,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,227 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,435 miles

Front brake pads look low

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,435 miles

Front brake pads look low

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,917 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 14,915 miles

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

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

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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LT55 NLY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT55 NLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT55 NLY registered?

LT55 NLY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is LT55 NLY safe to buy?

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