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CP55 FYJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,415 mi
Last recorded146,415 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 FYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 146,415 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 142,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 139,046 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 136,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 117,937 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 11,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,539 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,502 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear position lamp not working - multiple bulb fitment

Rear exhaust heatshield not adequately supported

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,252 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 79,251 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,310 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,696 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,065 miles

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

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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CP55 FYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP55 FYJ, 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 CP55 FYJ registered?

CP55 FYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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