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PF05 LEJ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,275 mi
Last recorded185,275 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 LEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 185,275 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 181,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 181,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 165,871 miles

SIDE SKRIT FIFTED

Pass 14 Oct 2017 155,015 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 154,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 145,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 145,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 139,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from expansion bottle

Fail 10 Oct 2015 139,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leak from expansion bottle

Fail 2 Oct 2015 139,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rusty / holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusters siezed (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusters siezed (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tailbox mounting bracket broken off

offside reartye out of shape/has slits in inner sidewall/deep cut in tread pattern

Fail 15 Oct 2014 131,774 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tailbox mounting bracket broken off

offside reartye out of shape/has slits in inner sidewall/deep cut in tread pattern

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 117,220 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 117,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,903 miles

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

advanced deterioration wear & corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,719 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

advanced wear to front & rear brake discs plus advanced corrosion to inner face of front discs & inner & outter faces of rear discs

slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,936 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside lamp unit cracked

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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PF05 LEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PF05 LEJ, 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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PF05 LEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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