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CX55 RBY

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,850 mi
Last recorded167,850 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 167,850 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 164,323 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 164,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 158,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 153,066 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,696 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 142,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 124,707 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 124,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 107,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,708 miles

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

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,682 miles

Offside 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)

wear on rear brake discs-recommend changing with pads

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,507 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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CX55 RBY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX55 RBY, 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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CX55 RBY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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