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CN55 PVU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 PVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,198 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

stain on offside rear brake caliper cannot see any leak could be old

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre cracking

stain on offside rear brake caliper cannot see any leak could be old

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,105 miles

Both nearside & offside front arm bushes are soft

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking & low on pressure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 93,105 miles

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

Both nearside & offside front arm bushes are soft

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking & low on pressure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 80,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,743 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 45,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,921 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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CN55 PVU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CN55 PVU, 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 CN55 PVU registered?

CN55 PVU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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