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CP54 PYA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,974 mi
Last recorded179,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 PYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 179,974 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 179,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 175,124 miles

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

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 175,124 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 169,423 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 156,729 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 156,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 147,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 147,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 134,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 122,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 106,552 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,696 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 86,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 69,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CP54 PYA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP54 PYA, 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 CP54 PYA registered?

CP54 PYA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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