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EX55 JXR

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,290 mi
Last recorded147,290 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 147,290 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 147,290 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2019 140,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 137,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 137,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,557 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 122,388 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r17 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 105,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r17 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,995 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, advise replacement

offside rear tyre deep cut to tread and worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 68,990 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, advise replacement

offside rear tyre deep cut to tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,637 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,338 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 44,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,835 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,760 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to tyre wall nearside front

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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EX55 JXR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EX55 JXR, 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 EX55 JXR registered?

EX55 JXR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is EX55 JXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 JXR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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