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EX55 JXV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,326 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2024 70,325 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,022 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 67,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 64,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 60,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tread worn on edges

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,947 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,040 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 55,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked edge worn and cut

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

brake pedal Anti-Slip rubber damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2018 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked edge worn and cut

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

brake pedal Anti-Slip rubber damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,731 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 44,731 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,222 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 22,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,729 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,953 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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EX55 JXV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

EX55 JXV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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