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LY05 NEF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 NEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 141,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 129,266 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 119,072 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 95,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 95,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,553 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,972 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2017 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,361 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,894 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,017 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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LY05 NEF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LY05 NEF, 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 LY05 NEF registered?

LY05 NEF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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