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VU05 CVO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,687 mi
Last recorded178,687 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 178,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer vehicle damaged

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 161,318 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,903 miles

Exhaust silencer outer is damaged.

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 139,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,201 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 120,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 113,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

tyre size 205/50zr17

Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,907 miles

o/s rear tyre uneven tread wear on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,182 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre woen uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,924 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 84,905 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,267 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,265 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,819 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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VU05 CVO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU05 CVO, 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 VU05 CVO registered?

VU05 CVO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is VU05 CVO safe to buy?

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