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BL05 CPX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,326 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 110,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,786 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil level low

Fail 24 Nov 2021 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective brake caliper retaining spring broken (1.1.19 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil level low

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bellow 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

stickers on windscreen both outer wipe areas

Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,465 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 air fresheners ()

Central Front little reserve travel on handbrake

Front osfl.osfh. nsfl. stickers in swept area

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in area B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front cover missing of headlamp cleaner

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deterirating

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,886 miles

Central Front HANDBRAKE lever has little reserve travel

Front BOTH TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front COVER missing of head lamp cleaner

Offside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Rear EXHAUST DETERIRATING

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 26 Nov 2018 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front LITTEL reserve travel

Front BOTH TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front COVER missing of head lamp cleaner

Offside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Rear EXHAUST DETERIRATING

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,486 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,502 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 57,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,200 miles

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

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges....

Fail 28 Jun 2013 48,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges....

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,843 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,070 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 22,070 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,833 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,892 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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BL05 CPX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL05 CPX, 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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BL05 CPX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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