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CT55 LVN

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,868 mi
Last recorded163,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 163,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 163,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 158,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear child seat

flywheel breaking up?

Fail 29 Jun 2016 158,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear child seat

flywheel breaking up?

Pass 12 Jun 2015 152,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 152,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 141,441 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2011 115,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 103,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs pitting insides

rear discs wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 99,892 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,116 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 93,116 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CT55 LVN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CT55 LVN, 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 CT55 LVN registered?

CT55 LVN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is CT55 LVN safe to buy?

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