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AF05 LNX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,668 mi
Last recorded148,668 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 148,668 miles

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

Front Front cross brace bent and touches exhaust

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 145,629 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 145,623 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,136 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

osr light lens damaged

osr tyre perished & wearing on edge

under-body corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,105 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge/perished

Sill trims fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 117,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,515 miles

centre of exhaust corroding

slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link balljoint

Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

centre of exhaust corroding

slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link balljoint

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,243 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and small cut

wear lip on rear brake discs

Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre section of exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

wear lip on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,003 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,938 miles

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)

nearside rear on lamp dim

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,790 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape,inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,284 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 49,142 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AF05 LNX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF05 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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AF05 LNX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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