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LT55 UTS

2005 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,572 mi
Last recorded132,572 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 UTS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 132,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 132,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front 7 rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fuel cap broken from rubber sealing cap.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak.

Rear tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewalls/shoulders, serious cracking on outer shoulders/sidewalls.

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly too low., unable to adjust.

n/s/f windscreen has a slight crack, but not obscuring drivers view.

n/s/r tyre has a nail.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear, needs attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear, needs attention soon (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers worn/soft

Fail 16 Apr 2016 122,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear, needs attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear, needs attention soon (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers worn/soft

Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,717 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes worn badly

front side light colour

Fail 16 Apr 2015 112,717 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front lower arms rear bushes worn badly

front side light colour

Pass 18 Apr 2014 107,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 106,739 miles

Towbar lights faulty

Fail 18 Jan 2014 106,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML on dash

Towbar lights faulty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 101,388 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 101,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,220 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 96,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,505 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 74,426 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,426 miles

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

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 UTS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LT55 UTS, 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 LT55 UTS registered?

LT55 UTS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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