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PF05 LFD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,579 mi
Last recorded178,579 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 LFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 178,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 169,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 161,616 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 151,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 141,920 miles

ADVISE THE EXHAUST IS HEAVALY CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Fail 29 May 2014 141,920 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

ADVISE THE EXHAUST IS HEAVALY CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 131,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 76,478 miles

advise nearside rear tyre slight cut in tread

advise offside rear tyre inner side wall

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 LFD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PF05 LFD, 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 PF05 LFD registered?

PF05 LFD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is PF05 LFD safe to buy?

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