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OE05 JVC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,517 mi
Last recorded117,517 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 JVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,517 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 117,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Rear inner wall splitting no cords visable

Fail 11 Jan 2017 110,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Rear inner wall splitting no cords visable

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 100,854 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,735 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,430 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,065 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,065 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,813 miles

Nearside 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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OE05 JVC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE05 JVC, 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 OE05 JVC registered?

OE05 JVC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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