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CP05 TXT

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 TXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 107,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 103,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 99,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 95,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,968 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,661 miles

Front suspention components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspention components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,235 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,422 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn Lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn Lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,784 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,784 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r inner tyre wall split no cords exposed

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,159 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,699 miles

oil low on arrival....have topped up.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,529 miles

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

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 TXT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CP05 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

CP05 TXT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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