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CX55 VVZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,264 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 94,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All four brake disc's slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 93,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing showing wear slightly noisy

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts in offside front and both rear tyres in tread

Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,750 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing showing wear slightly noisy

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts in offside front and both rear tyres in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,034 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,726 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,523 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 VVZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

CX55 VVZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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