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EX55 JYB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,459 mi
Last recorded139,459 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 139,459 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Considered barely acceptable (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 133,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,965 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very thin on inner edge.(205/50ZR17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 126,965 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very thin on inner edge.(205/50ZR17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,408 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 117,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,623 miles

rear indicator bulbs are beginning to fade

Fail 26 Sep 2014 99,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear indicator bulbs are beginning to fade

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,365 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,365 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 95,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 45,423 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner areas of tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,887 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)

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 JYB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

EX55 JYB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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