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WG55 LDU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,048 mi
Last recorded155,048 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 155,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 143,245 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 133,061 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION LINKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 8 Feb 2013 123,890 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,318 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 109,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,688 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WG55 LDU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG55 LDU, 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 WG55 LDU registered?

WG55 LDU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is WG55 LDU safe to buy?

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