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CA05 VEY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,650 mi
Last recorded173,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 VEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 173,650 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 169,174 miles

Front Brake pads are about 50% worn

Rear Brake pads are about 50% worn

Rear exhaust hanger is detached, system is still supported

Pass 2 Jun 2017 161,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 152,103 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 152,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 148,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 148,154 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 142,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,438 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 121,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,929 miles

srs airbag warning lighht on

Fail 28 Jun 2010 92,929 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

srs airbag warning lighht on

Pass 11 Jul 2009 80,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 59,821 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pads worn low

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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CA05 VEY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA05 VEY, 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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What year was CA05 VEY registered?

CA05 VEY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is CA05 VEY safe to buy?

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