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PY05 JCJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 146,545 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 146,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 140,217 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 140,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 134,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,734 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 131,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 120,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2014 105,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 105,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 6 Jul 2013 89,765 miles

anti-skid message on display

exhaust mountings heavily corroded & weakened

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,961 miles

Anti skid warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/r wheel arch liner not securely fastened to bumper/lower valance

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2012 80,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 wiper smears slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,786 miles

corrosion on offside front brake disc

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,926 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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PY05 JCJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY05 JCJ, 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 PY05 JCJ registered?

PY05 JCJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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