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CP55 FYO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,082 mi
Last recorded198,082 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 FYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 198,082 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 180,584 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 157,251 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 157,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 140,072 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 140,072 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,227 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 117,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 106,761 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2012 106,761 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

deep cuts evident osr tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2011 92,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

deep cuts evident osr tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,926 miles

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,162 miles

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2009 67,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fuel cap broken (seal ok )

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,595 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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CP55 FYO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP55 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

CP55 FYO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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