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CT55 JLU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,949 mi
Last recorded109,949 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Also rear section outer skin deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracking on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Also rear section outer skin deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 109,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,119 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,223 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 104,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 103,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,556 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 94,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,109 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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CT55 JLU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CT55 JLU, 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 CT55 JLU registered?

CT55 JLU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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