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AX05 CBO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,894 mi
Last recorded143,894 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 CBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 143,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

both wishbone bushes heavily deteriated

Fail 13 Jun 2017 135,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

both wishbone bushes heavily deteriated

Pass 11 Jun 2016 127,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 121,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,562 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 108,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 98,303 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 98,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,282 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 75,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,529 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 CBO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AX05 CBO, 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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AX05 CBO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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