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CU05 NVY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,116 mi
Last recorded180,116 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 180,116 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlight aim is on the maximum height limit (No adjustment available)

Pass 8 Dec 2022 166,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 157,487 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 157,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 146,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 135,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,943 miles

Nearside Front orange marker lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 117,825 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn and distorted on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,593 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,140 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,045 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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CU05 NVY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CU05 NVY, 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 CU05 NVY registered?

CU05 NVY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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