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CP54 VZB

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,416 mi
Last recorded153,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 VZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 153,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 153,416 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 144,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 144,351 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 137,944 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy slightly

Engine injector seals worn has minor leaking of exhaust gases

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 137,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy slightly

Engine injector seals worn has minor leaking of exhaust gases

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 129,784 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

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

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 129,783 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

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

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,363 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,854 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor chips on front windscreen

nearside rear tyre has split on inner side wall but not reach the cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 115,854 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor chips on front windscreen

nearside rear tyre has split on inner side wall but not reach the cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 62,967 miles

Emissions to clean to record results.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,216 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 28 Dec 2007 18,808 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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CP54 VZB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CP54 VZB, 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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CP54 VZB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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