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AX05 CBF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,045 mi
Last recorded225,045 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 CBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 225,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 205,642 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 205,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 179,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 179,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 166,505 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 166,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 140,377 miles

front tyres on legal limit inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,903 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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AX05 CBF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX05 CBF, 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 AX05 CBF registered?

AX05 CBF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AX05 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 CBF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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