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CP05 LYG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,539 mi
Last recorded177,539 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 LYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 177,539 miles

Central Front sticker in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 172,446 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 May 2019 172,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Apr 2018 167,302 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 167,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 159,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 150,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 140,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 126,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 113,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 102,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 88,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 76,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 64,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,873 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)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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 LYG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

CP05 LYG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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