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EX55 JYK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,495 mi
Last recorded130,495 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,495 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 130,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 118,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 112,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 112,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb replaced. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mount broken tail pipe

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,991 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,198 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 97,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,194 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 93,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,761 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges bald.

offside front tyre inner and outer edges bald.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 71,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 53,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JYK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 JYK registered?

EX55 JYK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is EX55 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 JYK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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