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PN05 CWX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

159,080 mi
Last recorded159,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 CWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 159,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 151,402 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 151,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 140,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 134,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 130,341 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner position lamp not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 124,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 120,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,289 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 114,173 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 109,898 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 109,898 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 104,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 79,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,919 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,629 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,244 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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PN05 CWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 PN05 CWX, 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 PN05 CWX registered?

PN05 CWX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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