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LX05 XZC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,087 mi
Last recorded192,087 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 192,087 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 192,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 185,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover broken

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

o/s front shock absorber dust cover missing

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 185,931 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover broken

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

o/s front shock absorber dust cover missing

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 180,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 180,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 172,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 160,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 160,861 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 146,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounts weak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 130,940 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 130,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 105,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,774 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 76,774 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 XZC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZC, 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 LX05 XZC registered?

LX05 XZC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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