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CF05 XET

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,084 mi
Last recorded153,084 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XET
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 153,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 147,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,010 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 142,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has become detached from rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 135,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has flat spots

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 129,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 9 Feb 2016 113,006 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 113,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod loose (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 91,658 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,886 miles

park brake travel close to excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,074 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,890 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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CF05 XET is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CF05 XET, 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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CF05 XET is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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