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LX05 XXV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,158 mi
Last recorded170,158 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 170,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks

slight play in nearside rack

Fail 1 May 2018 170,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 5 May 2017 160,162 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

front tyres worn on inside edges n/s and o/s

rear shock absorber covers detached from mounting points

undertrays, engine and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 May 2017 160,148 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

front tyres worn on inside edges n/s and o/s

rear shock absorber covers detached from mounting points

undertrays, engine and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 150,729 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers detached from mountings

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear seatbelt unchecked as child seat fitted

sill covers, engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

wear detected at n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Apr 2016 150,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers detached from mountings

o/s corner of undertray insecure

o/s rear seatbelt unchecked as child seat fitted

sill covers, engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

wear detected at n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear shock absorber covers deatched

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 141,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear shock absorber covers deatched

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 134,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts unchecked(child seats fitted)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 134,378 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts unchecked(child seats fitted)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 124,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seat belt unchecked(child seat fitted)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing detected when rotated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seat belt unchecked(child seat fitted)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing detected when rotated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 110,226 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 110,188 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 100,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,807 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SMALL CUT IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 8 Apr 2008 80,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SMALL CUT IN N/S/R TYRE

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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LX05 XXV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LX05 XXV, 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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LX05 XXV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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