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CX05 VLW

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,672 mi
Last recorded120,672 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 120,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside backing plate missing

Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside backing plate missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,609 miles

Offside front road wheel outer rim dented slightly

Offside front suspension coil spring slightly corroded at top

Fail 3 Dec 2014 85,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front road wheel outer rim dented slightly

Offside front suspension coil spring slightly corroded at top

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,408 miles

both rear tyres uneven/feathjering inner edges

handbrake lever high

o/s/r tyre perrishing/spliting in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,408 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres uneven/feathjering inner edges

handbrake lever high

n/s/f abs sensor wire damaged

n/s/r brake grabbing

o/s/r tyre perrishing/spliting in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,936 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,390 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 34,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 30,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,307 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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CX05 VLW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX05 VLW, 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 CX05 VLW registered?

CX05 VLW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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