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J8 CGX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,057 mi
Last recorded92,057 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 CGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 92,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 91,090 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 85,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 79,844 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2019 76,129 miles

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,335 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake pads 50% worn

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,297 miles

Front brake pads and discs are worn low. Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,740 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn low and cracked.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,358 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,338 miles

Fron t tyres are worn VERY low.

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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J8 CGX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J8 CGX, 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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J8 CGX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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