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OE55 JYB

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,953 mi
Last recorded161,953 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 JYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 161,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended STALK (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 152,689 miles

Front exhaust outer case corroded

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 152,689 miles

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

Front exhaust outer case corroded

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 145,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 145,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,620 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front discs worn

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

Rear discs worn

Rear pads getting low

Fail 12 Jul 2018 135,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front discs worn

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

Rear discs worn

Rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,587 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 124,587 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,913 miles

osr osf and nsf tyres worn slightly on inner edges

rear pads slightly loose in slides

Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,859 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 101,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,640 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 92,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nsr tyre slightly worn on edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,100 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt not tested

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,771 miles

f no plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,744 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 JYB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

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

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