2005 LDV Convoy: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2005 LDV Convoy?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2005 LDV Convoy than on all cars registered in 2005.

• Wheel bearings5.3× usual
  LDV Convoy

  19% All 2005 cars

  3.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6.3%, against 1.4% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£300 (one bearing) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for a hum or growl that changes as you steer at speed.

• Battery11.8× usual
  LDV Convoy

  14.2% All 2005 cars

  1.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6%, against 0.3% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£200 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the car starts cleanly and there are no warning lights once running.

• Body structure rust or damage4.9× usual
  LDV Convoy

  13.8% All 2005 cars

  2.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.2%, against 0.8% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look underneath and along the sills for flaky rust or fresh underseal hiding it.

• Braking performance2.4× usual
  LDV Convoy

  17.5% All 2005 cars

  7.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 11.6%, against 3% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Chassis rust or damage4× usual
  LDV Convoy

  12.7% All 2005 cars

  3.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.7%, against 0.9% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

Common 2005 LDV Convoy MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2005 LDV Convoy MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Lights and electrics
  56% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Brakes
  51% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  34% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Rust and bodywork
  28% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

  At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

• Tyres
  26% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  21% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2005 LDV Convoy

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the wheel bearings? (Flagged at MOT 5.3× as often on the 2005 LDV Convoy as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the battery? (Flagged at MOT 11.8× as often on the 2005 LDV Convoy as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the body structure rust or damage? (Flagged at MOT 4.9× as often on the 2005 LDV Convoy as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?