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CV05 ZKN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,256 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Hand brake on min

Pass 9 Feb 2019 82,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,268 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,135 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,135 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine Management light on

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2014 62,877 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise wheel alignment

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,807 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,832 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,832 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,153 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 30,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 22,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,673 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 ZKN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZKN, 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 ZKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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