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CP05 LYU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 167,739 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect GETTING WEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 163,069 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyre sidewalls cracked and low on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 163,056 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 161,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 145,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 131,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 118,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 118,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 103,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 81,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LYU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

CP05 LYU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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