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LX55 VZU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,506 mi
Last recorded70,506 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,506 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 70,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 70,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,423 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 67,423 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 61,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,810 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,056 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine covers undertrays

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,936 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,712 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,423 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,147 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,657 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,083 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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LX55 VZU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX55 VZU, 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 LX55 VZU registered?

LX55 VZU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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