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YR55 LNX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,381 mi
Last recorded187,381 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 187,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 182,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 177,115 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 174,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 169,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 166,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2019 159,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 155,962 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 155,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 149,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 149,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 149,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 141,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

Pass 20 Dec 2014 129,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 129,778 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 126,714 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 126,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 116,141 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 98,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

flexi pipe on exhaust front pipe rattling

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rattle from flexi pipe on exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rattle from exhaust front pipe flexi

small stone chip to zone A of windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,447 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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YR55 LNX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YR55 LNX, 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 YR55 LNX registered?

YR55 LNX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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