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RA05 LNM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,551 mi
Last recorded141,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 141,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 141,539 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror light (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 137,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,513 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 135,511 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 132,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake dics rusted

rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2014 132,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear brake dics rusted

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2013 128,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 124,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,684 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 120,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 117,127 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 106,272 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 106,268 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,052 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 93,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,872 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 84,872 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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RA05 LNM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RA05 LNM, 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 RA05 LNM registered?

RA05 LNM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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