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OE05 JWA

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 JWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 92,034 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 87,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,183 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,975 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 66,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, system may require adjustment / repair

Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,094 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 45,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,198 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,853 miles

Both front brake disc's worn on inner face

N/S/F and O/S/F brake pads 50% worn approx

O/S gearbox drive shaft seal damp

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,279 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 JWA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JWA, 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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OE05 JWA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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