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CP05 TYC

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,927 mi
Last recorded148,927 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 TYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 148,927 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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 141,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 140,080 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and has a slight cut in tread

o/s/r tyre valve stem starting to perish

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

rear wiper torn

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2015 140,080 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and has a slight cut in tread

o/s/r tyre valve stem starting to perish

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

rear wiper torn

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2014 133,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 133,638 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 131,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,904 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outter wall but not exposing cords

Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,356 miles

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

anti skid service required shows on dash

Fail 15 Apr 2011 115,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

anti skid service required shows on dash

Pass 9 Jul 2010 108,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 101,819 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 66,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,548 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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CP05 TYC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP05 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

CP05 TYC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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