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CP05 BZW

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,560 mi
Last recorded192,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 BZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 192,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST ON ALL DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 189,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 189,843 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 181,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 167,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,083 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 154,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 148,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 148,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 128,907 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 122,471 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,053 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,649 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CP05 BZW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP05 BZW, 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 CP05 BZW registered?

CP05 BZW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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