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CW05 OUU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,637 mi
Last recorded163,637 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 OUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 163,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 159,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 159,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 155,262 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 155,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 148,365 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 141,052 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 141,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 134,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 127,234 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 118,605 miles

Both front road wheels buckled

Both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 110,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,896 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,025 miles

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

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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CW05 OUU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CW05 OUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW05 OUU registered?

CW05 OUU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is CW05 OUU safe to buy?

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