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DC05 CAU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,316 mi
Last recorded130,316 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 CAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to check Wiper condition (3.5 (a))

Air con pipe broken and hanging down

All coil springs slightly corroded

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

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose but still secure

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 124,109 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre inner edge stepping and worn

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 23 Oct 2019 124,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb may be in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre inner edge stepping and worn

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,715 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 95,386 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 4 May 2017 95,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlamp also damaged (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil level low

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,992 miles

damage to nearside headlamp

nail in offside rear tyre

oil level on a minimum mark

Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,992 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside headlamp

nail in offside rear tyre

oil level on a minimum mark

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,631 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,663 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 37,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,941 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 21,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,846 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DC05 CAU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DC05 CAU, 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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DC05 CAU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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