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OE55 JXR

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,612 mi
Last recorded129,612 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 JXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 129,612 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

centre exhaust detriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Offside front fog lamp damaged and not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met the requirement of 16% the nearside rear was very low advise adjustment/repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 123,917 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter is insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Offside front fog lamp damaged and not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met the requirement of 16% the nearside rear was very low advise adjustment/repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,708 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 117,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,133 miles

Front wipers slightly smear windscreen

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre scuffed inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated

both exhaust silencer outer casings corroded and starting to split open but not resulting in any loss of exhaust gasses

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,668 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 1 Feb 2016 93,509 miles

child seat fitted, not all seat belts fully tested.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has a run flat ring around inner sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2014 79,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,468 miles

Long travel to parking brake lever

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

Offside front headlamp image is reduced poss bulb not seated correctly

Offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness in it

Rear brake pads approx 2-3 mm thick

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,648 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,562 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

nsr tyre is slightly going out of shape

Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,682 miles

Offside 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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OE55 JXR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

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

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