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VA05 CMK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 CMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 120,018 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 120,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,749 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,008 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,381 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,247 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 80,247 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,585 miles

both rear tyres wearing 2 mm

Fail 9 Aug 2012 68,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing 2 mm

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,240 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,969 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,404 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,005 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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VA05 CMK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA05 CMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA05 CMK registered?

VA05 CMK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is VA05 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 CMK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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