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CP54 YCY

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,581 mi
Last recorded215,581 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 YCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 215,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 202,958 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear damage to lens

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns /os (1.2.1 (f))

Rear hand brake on limit pass + 16% reading 18%

Pass 16 Sep 2019 199,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside / offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bracket broke on rear exhaust

slight damage to nearside rear position lamp but light output not reduced

Fail 5 Sep 2019 199,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside / offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bracket broke on rear exhaust

slight damage to nearside rear position lamp but light output not reduced

Pass 14 Apr 2018 194,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 190,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 185,194 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 185,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Rear Exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 173,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded to excess

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 162,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2014 162,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 148,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear light lense damaged but still showing red light to rear

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 148,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 132,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system support broken at nearside rear

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2012 132,587 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system support broken at nearside rear

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,733 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

long handbrake travel

Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 94,648 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,114 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

headlamp adjusters broken

Fail 30 Jan 2008 63,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp adjusters broken

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 YCY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YCY, 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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CP54 YCY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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