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OV55 JMO

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,050 mi
Last recorded123,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 123,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 1,187 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,844 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 107,789 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,399 miles

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

exhaust system rear mounting broken off

Fail 25 Oct 2016 96,399 miles

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

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

exhaust system rear mounting broken off

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 62,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,524 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner shoulder heavily worn/scrubbing

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn/scrubbing

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn/scrubbing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,016 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces slightly worn

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear seatbelt has very minor fluffing or fraying not enough to seriously weaken the belt

rear anti-rollbar offset in its mounts but still secure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,339 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 15,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OV55 JMO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

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

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