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CV05 TZP

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

207,655 mi
Last recorded207,655 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 TZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 207,655 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 8 Mar 2021 205,273 miles

Coolant leak coolant reservoir cracked ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

various underbody components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 205,271 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak coolant reservoir cracked ()

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 201,117 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 13 Jun 2018 201,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jun 2017 196,533 miles

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

cracking to n/s/r tyre

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 196,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

cracking to n/s/r tyre

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 190,748 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

engine management warning laomp

engine oil low

low fuel warning lamp on

service lamp on

Fail 6 Jun 2016 190,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

service lamp on

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

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

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)

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

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

engine management warning laomp

engine oil low

low fuel warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2015 183,209 miles

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough when rotated

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 33%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.48 mm

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 29 May 2015 182,997 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough when rotated

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 33%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.48 mm

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 10 Jul 2014 166,833 miles

E.M.L.stays on

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 166,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

E.M.L.stays on

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 166,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 156,627 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 156,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine light on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 146,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 146,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 139,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 129,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 115,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 110,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TZP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CV05 TZP, 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 TZP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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