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CL54 CHL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Lpg 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,227 mi
Last recorded160,227 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL54 CHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 160,227 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 154,245 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 145,719 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 137,171 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 137,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)

o/s rear lens damaged

oil leak

rear inner sills corroded

child seat fitted

o/s front tyre kerb damaged

steering rack has a misting of oil both sides

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2014 129,072 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust brackets deteriorated and corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,340 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 121,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 121,110 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Front wiper blades are worn

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 109,745 miles

both rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 16 Nov 2012 109,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

nearside rear bodywork slightly damaged

nearside rear shock absorber shroud loose

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,796 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 76,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,601 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 3 Mar 2008 42,031 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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CL54 CHL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CL54 CHL, 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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CL54 CHL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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