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CX55 RLO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,012 mi
Last recorded143,012 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 143,012 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 131,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 126,102 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,219 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 93,219 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Nov 2010 85,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 85,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 73,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,112 miles

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

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

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

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 RLO 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 84.6%.

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 CX55 RLO, 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 CX55 RLO registered?

CX55 RLO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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