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CP55 WNC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,332 mi
Last recorded160,332 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 WNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 160,332 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 160,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 152,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 145,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 145,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,044 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,181 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,036 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,265 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks around tread

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,418 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing between tread

Fail 24 Jul 2012 77,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre perishing between tread

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,734 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,648 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,648 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,260 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,260 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,115 miles

chips in windscreen

fuel light on 0 miles to empty

rear no plate showing delamination

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 WNC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNC, 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 CP55 WNC registered?

CP55 WNC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is CP55 WNC safe to buy?

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