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PY05 LUJ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 LUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,138 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 60,394 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,734 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 56,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 52,456 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 52,453 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 49,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,533 miles

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)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,232 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jul 2013 35,234 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,353 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,097 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 LUJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

PY05 LUJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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