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OV55 JLX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,885 mi
Last recorded138,885 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 138,885 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 138,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,516 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 131,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,106 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 110,112 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 93,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 93,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,175 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine top cover and undertray fitted

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

stonechips in front screen

Fail 4 Oct 2013 90,175 miles

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine top cover and undertray fitted

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

stonechips in front screen

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,718 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 75,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,386 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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OV55 JLX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OV55 JLX, 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 OV55 JLX registered?

OV55 JLX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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