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CK05 FJY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

182,474 mi
Last recorded182,474 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 FJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 182,474 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 182,469 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear exhaust hanging brackets snapped off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 170,892 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borders on MoT fail! (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight beam image deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake 'on' warning light op. defective

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear brakes back-plates corroding esp. nearside

Fail 2 Feb 2023 170,892 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borders on MoT fail! (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlight beam image deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake 'on' warning light op. defective

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear brakes back-plates corroding esp. nearside

Pass 2 Feb 2022 166,464 miles

Coolant expansion bottle leaking pressure!

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency low at 16%, borders on MoT 'fail'

Poor beam image- nearside headlamp

Fail 2 Feb 2022 166,464 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant expansion bottle leaking pressure!

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency low at 16%, borders on MoT 'fail'

Poor beam image- nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Jan 2021 160,181 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 160,181 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 155,784 miles

Coolant expansion bottle cracked/leaking pressure

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 155,784 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Wearing unequally compared with offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant expansion bottle cracked/leaking pressure

Low effort- offside parking brake, 50kg MAX

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and appears to have been over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind. To be checked at re-test

Brake bind severe enough to be considered dangerous, risk of brake fade/fluid boiling!

Pass 24 Jan 2019 149,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 141,333 miles

Parking brake efficiency getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2018 141,333 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 133,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2017 133,198 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,345 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,525 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,292 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,199 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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CK05 FJY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CK05 FJY, 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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CK05 FJY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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