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OE55 JWX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,210 mi
Last recorded155,210 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 JWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 155,210 miles

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion To Rear Brake And Suspension Components

Exhaust Silencer outer Skins Deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Hanger Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking Brake Travel High

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 149,507 miles

Full Exhaust system corroded

N/S Door Mirror Cover Slightly Damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to rear brake and suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2024 144,543 miles

N/S door mirror cover slightly damaged

N/S/R light lens slightly cracked and damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust box outer skins deteriorated/corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 144,543 miles

N/S door mirror cover slightly damaged

N/S/R light lens slightly cracked and damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust box outer skins deteriorated/corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 136,824 miles

rear exhaust hanger/bracket missing

slight crack on n/s/r light lens

slight deterioration/corrosion to both exhaust silencer outer skins

Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,624 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 129,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,256 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 123,253 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S/F brake backplate insecure and touching disc.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,537 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 104,052 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,279 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 84,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,459 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jan 2014 69,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,996 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jan 2012 55,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,439 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,651 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 JWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE55 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

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

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