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VF55 LZE

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

205,774 mi
Last recorded205,774 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 205,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension springs and subframes are corroded

under side is corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 194,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc back plates are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 175,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn uneven

Offside Rear tyre is worn uneven

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel is close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2021 86,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 86,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 125,003 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear shockers worn

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,291 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 111,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,158 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 10 Nov 2014 82,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,068 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 80,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012
Fail 7 Nov 2012 77,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,610 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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VF55 LZE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VF55 LZE, 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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VF55 LZE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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