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CV05 RWF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 RWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 117,690 miles

Central Lower engine stabiliser rubber is split

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper linkage is worn

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

Rear wiper blade is worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on drivers lower corner and central top edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 114,263 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit is damaged

Rear wiper blade is worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked upper & lower edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,832 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 103,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,596 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear roll bar link has slight play

Offside Lower screen is cracked

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,596 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear roll bar link has slight play

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

Offside Lower screen is cracked

Offside Rear light unit is damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,329 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 22 Jan 2013 60,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,969 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,535 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 26,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,467 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 RWF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CV05 RWF, 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 RWF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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