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WU55 CKE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,207 mi
Last recorded222,207 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 222,207 miles

Nearside headlamp light output reduced

Fail 21 Nov 2020 222,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp light output reduced

Pass 23 Nov 2019 217,955 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 213,816 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 202,836 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 189,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured some white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured some white light (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 189,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured some white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured some white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 172,923 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 172,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 159,716 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and r/o/s tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 146,608 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 146,398 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 136,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,007 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,277 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Nov 2010 113,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,863 miles

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

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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WU55 CKE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WU55 CKE, 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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WU55 CKE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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