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OE05 JVJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,016 mi
Last recorded137,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 JVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 136,992 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 132,747 miles

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

offside front tyre tread slight wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall/ wearing thin on the inner sections (5.2.3 (d) (i))

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leaks

Fail 21 Dec 2018 122,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall/ wearing thin on the inner sections (5.2.3 (d) (i))

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2017 112,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust bracket corroded/insecure

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,543 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 91,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2015 91,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,406 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 66,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 36,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,294 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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OE05 JVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OE05 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

OE05 JVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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