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EX55 JYO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,865 mi
Last recorded149,865 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 149,865 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 143,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer control arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,394 miles

Exhaust flexi coming apart

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner CV gaiter loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer control arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,427 miles

Exhaust flexi coming apart

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

O/S Headlamp washer,No fluid

O/S Inner CV gaiter loose

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 131,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust flexi coming apart

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite bad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,000 miles

Exhaust flexi coming apart

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 128,983 miles

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

Exhaust flexi coming apart

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 126,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,353 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 120,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 113,659 miles

Exhaust flexis outer sheath detached @ one end

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/S Mirror damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 Bulbs working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,799 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 101,777 miles

Engine Oil level at minimum

Fail 26 Sep 2014 101,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine Oil level at minimum

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,347 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2010 69,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 JYO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYO, 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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EX55 JYO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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