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CN05 UPV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 UPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 98,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 88,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 May 2021 79,596 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 74,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 64,377 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Pass 16 May 2018 57,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2018 57,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 53,609 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2016 48,743 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 40,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 May 2012 34,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,131 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 25,971 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 22,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,128 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on out side wall

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

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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CN05 UPV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CN05 UPV, 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 CN05 UPV registered?

CN05 UPV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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