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MH05 LPV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,071 mi
Last recorded120,071 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 LPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 120,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,935 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,958 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,405 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,738 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,339 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,697 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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MH05 LPV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MH05 LPV, 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 MH05 LPV registered?

MH05 LPV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MH05 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 LPV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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