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OV55 CWF

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,839 mi
Last recorded93,839 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 80,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,029 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,494 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 36,494 miles

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

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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OV55 CWF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV55 CWF, 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 OV55 CWF registered?

OV55 CWF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is OV55 CWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 CWF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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