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LT55 WCE

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,996 mi
Last recorded134,996 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 WCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 134,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 132,074 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 121,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,099 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 117,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,349 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 109,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,423 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 98,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,838 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,267 miles

Cut n/s front tyre outer wall but not down to canvass

Fail 1 Feb 2012 75,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Cut n/s front tyre outer wall but not down to canvass

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,593 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 58,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,722 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 40,722 miles

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

interior lower column gaitor insecure and fouling on clutch pedal

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,663 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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LT55 WCE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCE, 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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LT55 WCE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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