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CV05 RSU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,695 mi
Last recorded122,695 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 RSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 122,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

No rear seats fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 119,394 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,562 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 115,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 112,695 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both headlights fail to switch over to mainbeam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,958 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 110,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Leaking air (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 104,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,971 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 94,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,883 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,267 miles

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

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

Rear Lower tie arm bushes just starting to seperate

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,033 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,033 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,339 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,149 miles

nearside front side marker light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,795 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall,no cords showing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 58,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall,no cords showing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,439 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,766 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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CV05 RSU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CV05 RSU, 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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CV05 RSU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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