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CV05 ZLE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,315 mi
Last recorded94,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,827 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,017 miles

Oil level low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,454 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 57,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2010 44,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,187 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 ZLE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZLE, 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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What year was CV05 ZLE registered?

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

Is CV05 ZLE safe to buy?

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