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CP55 OVR

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,077 mi
Last recorded125,077 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 OVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,077 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 14 Sep 2021 124,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,357 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,479 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,410 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Towbar component slightly worn corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2017 95,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,029 miles

Centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 84,029 miles

Centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,360 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,726 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,653 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,652 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,763 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,866 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,544 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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CP55 OVR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP55 OVR, 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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CP55 OVR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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