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WJ54 LGX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,195 mi
Last recorded156,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 LGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 156,195 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 156,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 143,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 132,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 122,871 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 113,150 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 113,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 105,995 miles

NOTE!- emissions tester cannot detect peak,and will only pick up idle speed,emissions clear when purged!

nearside rear tyre worn to wear bars,very low on inner edge!!

rear rollbar link joints worn

Fail 21 May 2008 105,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

NOTE!- emissions tester cannot detect peak,and will only pick up idle speed,emissions clear when purged!

nearside headlamp hight adjuster not working

nearside rear tyre worn to wear bars,very low on inner edge!!

rear rollbar link joints worn

fuel oil leaking from undertray,HAZZARDOUS to other road users,sprayed screen with fuel when purged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 16 Jan 2008 103,567 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 103,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WJ54 LGX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ54 LGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ54 LGX registered?

WJ54 LGX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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