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CP05 LYF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,220 mi
Last recorded111,220 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 111,220 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 108,283 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 108,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 102,889 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 102,889 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 95,329 miles

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

Fail 17 May 2018 95,329 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,961 miles

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,049 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)

slight noise nsf wheel when rotated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,610 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,833 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,965 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,396 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread split and inner edge worn

offside rear tyre tread split

Pass 26 May 2009 57,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,467 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)

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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CP05 LYF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CP05 LYF, 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 CP05 LYF registered?

CP05 LYF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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