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WR55 CUO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,286 mi
Last recorded206,286 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 CUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 206,286 miles

Centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2017 206,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 174,431 miles

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting mot

Pass 25 Nov 2015 143,764 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 25 Nov 2015 143,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wet day

Fail 6 Nov 2013 94,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wet day

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covered sills

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,286 miles

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

covers on sills and under engine

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,503 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 43,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,283 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 33,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WR55 CUO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR55 CUO, 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 WR55 CUO registered?

WR55 CUO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is WR55 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 CUO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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