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AO05 JKX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,039 mi
Last recorded117,039 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 117,039 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 117,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,800 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 89,783 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 89,743 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 84,673 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 May 2018 78,744 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked across the width of the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked across the width of the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

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

Fail 21 May 2018 78,744 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal Creeps more than 50% of its Travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge Worn Close to the Cords & Tyre Tread Separating (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked across the width of the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked across the width of the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

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

Pass 22 May 2017 71,935 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN & NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN & NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 71,935 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN & NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN & NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 65,613 miles

Front Windscreen cracked across bottom of screen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 65,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play advise tracking (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen cracked across bottom of screen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,377 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,114 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 43,691 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,368 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 33,473 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 19,999 miles

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

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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AO05 JKX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO05 JKX, 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 AO05 JKX registered?

AO05 JKX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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