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CK05 SLV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,861 mi
Last recorded172,861 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 172,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 172,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/DPF area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 170,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner tread shoulder is very badly perished

Sounds ;ile an air leak in the area of the dpf

Pass 11 Mar 2021 169,490 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2021 169,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 2 May 2019 167,538 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 167,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 165,484 miles

Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED AND WORN

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

SOUNDS LIKE AN AIR LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE DPF

Fail 5 Apr 2018 165,480 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED AND WORN

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

SOUNDS LIKE AN AIR LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE DPF

Pass 4 Apr 2017 162,332 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

EXHAUST REAR MOUNTING BRACKET IS CORRODED

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

Fail 4 Apr 2017 162,332 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

EXHAUST REAR MOUNTING BRACKET IS CORRODED

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

Pass 6 Feb 2016 159,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 155,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 145,734 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 132,668 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,116 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 120,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,103 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,748 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 92,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 7 Jan 2009 79,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 70,603 miles

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

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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CK05 SLV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CK05 SLV, 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 CK05 SLV registered?

CK05 SLV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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