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PY05 JCU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,995 mi
Last recorded151,995 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 151,995 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 151,995 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 148,808 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 145,272 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 141,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion rear underside and o/s/inner arch strut mount

Pass 14 Jun 2022 135,987 miles

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

Rear suspension components starting to corroded

engine service light on dashboard

Pass 24 Jun 2021 131,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 127,665 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no intensity (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2018 115,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 107,972 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,904 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,412 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

offside front tyre cut on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,464 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump-stop rubber deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,520 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 26,520 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wear on inner edge

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 JCU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PY05 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

PY05 JCU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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