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LX55 WBM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,044 mi
Last recorded152,044 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 WBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 152,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 152,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 134,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,415 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 110,362 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,320 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 105,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,587 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 89,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 63,579 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,505 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,734 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,923 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,770 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 WBM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

LX55 WBM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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