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CX55 VWA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

259,443 mi
Last recorded259,443 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 259,443 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 252,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 244,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 236,944 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 230,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 224,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 217,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 208,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint starting to wear

Fail 12 Nov 2018 208,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint starting to wear

Pass 27 Nov 2017 203,087 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 202,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 190,692 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres 215-50x17 ,front tyres 225-50x17

Pass 14 Nov 2015 181,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 158,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wrong size tyres fitted on front

Pass 2 Nov 2013 150,224 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 137,424 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 137,242 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,344 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,855 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 VWA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

CX55 VWA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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