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OE55 JWV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

219,813 mi
Last recorded219,813 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 JWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 219,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s inner cv boot has a small split at the driveshaft end

Pass 28 Jul 2023 214,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 208,940 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 208,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 200,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 195,200 miles

Chip in the windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 195,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chip in the windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 187,669 miles

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))

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 179,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers poor

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

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 179,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers poor

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

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 173,994 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 167,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 157,070 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 153,031 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 153,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s headlight beam slightly dim advise bulb replacement

Pass 12 Dec 2012 145,799 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 125,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,817 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,814 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 70,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,513 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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OE55 JWV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OE55 JWV, 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 OE55 JWV registered?

OE55 JWV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is OE55 JWV safe to buy?

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