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OV55 JPF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,224 mi
Last recorded149,224 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 149,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 133,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,849 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,112 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,375 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 108,344 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,609 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,429 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,782 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,557 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 38,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,501 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,829 miles

rear n/side imdicator showing slight white light

rear n/side tyre 2mm tread depth

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 JPF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black 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 OV55 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

OV55 JPF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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