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CP55 ZNJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,265 mi
Last recorded242,265 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ZNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 242,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 232,417 miles

Rear both brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 222,834 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Fail 11 Oct 2017 222,832 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting brocken (7.1.1)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2016 213,765 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken, but system still adequately supported

Pass 20 Jul 2015 194,376 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 194,341 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 171,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 171,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 154,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

both front tyres inner edges worn

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 25 Feb 2012 140,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2012 140,208 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2011 134,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 108,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,781 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 ZNJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

CP55 ZNJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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