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OV55 JMU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,815 mi
Last recorded134,815 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,815 miles

rear shocks slightly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2022 134,815 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear shocks slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,130 miles

front and rear brake back plates corroded

front and rear inner brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear park brake figures only just met requirements

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

rear wiper worn

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,058 miles

front brake back plates corroded

rear indicater bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Oct 2020 122,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake back plates corroded

rear indicater bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,596 miles

hand brake stiff to pull

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,435 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 176,955 miles

nearside and offside front rear wish bone bushes worn

Fail 17 Oct 2017 107,585 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside and offside front rear wish bone bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,720 miles

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 12 Oct 2016 103,720 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,043 miles

Front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Fail 30 Oct 2015 101,043 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,159 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,933 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on edges.

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

O/s/f cv gator slightly leaking grease.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,812 miles

Both rear and front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,808 miles

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

Both rear and front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,144 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,701 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r indicator faded

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 JMU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OV55 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

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

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