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CP05 DWL

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,920 mi
Last recorded163,920 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 163,920 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 163,917 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 149,547 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2015 149,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 135,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 107,646 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 107,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 92,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,374 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s handbrake could be better

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,311 miles

o/s handbrake could be better

Fail 30 Apr 2008 46,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust bent at the front

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,566 miles

exhaust bent at the front

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 DWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

CP05 DWL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is CP05 DWL safe to buy?

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