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WL55 LNP

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,681 mi
Last recorded205,681 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 LNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 205,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 193,055 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 178,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre starting to wear through outer carcass on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 166,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 152,023 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 151,865 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/out (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush ADVISE NEW (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush ADVISE NEW (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Jan 2016 141,415 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush slight worn

exhaust back box deteriated

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 141,415 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush slight worn

exhaust back box deteriated

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 132,754 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,798 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,659 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)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 94,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,492 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 81,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,444 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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WL55 LNP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WL55 LNP, 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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WL55 LNP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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