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LX55 WBJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

203,938 mi
Last recorded203,938 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 203,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 200,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 198,460 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 198,460 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 195,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Rackend slight play

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

engine under tray slightly loose

Fail 2 Nov 2020 195,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Rackend slight play

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

engine under tray slightly loose

Pass 9 May 2019 180,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 180,562 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2018 172,636 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both side (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 172,636 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both side (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

off side rear tyre measures 3 m.m and has some undulation

Pass 9 May 2017 163,163 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

both side front shocks appears that there is very little damping

some wall damage to off side front tyre

Fail 9 May 2017 163,163 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

both side front shocks appears that there is very little damping

some wall damage to off side front tyre

Pass 18 May 2016 155,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre measures 3.0mm

Offside Front some damage to outer side wall

Rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

both side front shockabsorbers have very little dampening effort

Pass 13 May 2015 149,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 149,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 143,693 miles

exhaust system is corroded

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 18 May 2013 131,253 miles

n/s/f tyre has inner sidewall damage

Fail 17 May 2013 131,252 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has inner sidewall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2012 124,852 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 106,296 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,521 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)

some wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,583 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,349 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 WBJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LX55 WBJ, 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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LX55 WBJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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