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CV05 UAP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,487 mi
Last recorded148,487 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,487 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded rear

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 140,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 135,313 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 127,921 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside bead (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 119,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 119,815 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating vibration (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,917 miles

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

engine vibration

rear exhaust mount u/s

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,487 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 25 Feb 2014 106,471 miles

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

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

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,249 miles

front brake disc pads 75% worn

front head lamps uneven light output (o/s dimmer)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 97,231 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc pads 75% worn

front head lamps uneven light output (o/s dimmer)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,328 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)

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn close to legal limit (1,5mm)

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,049 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 UAP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CV05 UAP, 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 UAP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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