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OV55 JPU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,188 mi
Last recorded202,188 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 202,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 197,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 191,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 185,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 185,284 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 180,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 180,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 170,074 miles

Front exhaust has slight leak.

Nearside Rear Inner position light inoprative.

Nearside cv gaitor deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 160,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 118,174 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear nounting bracket corroded

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2015 118,174 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear nounting bracket corroded

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust hanger wired up

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,727 miles

rear tyres getting worn inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,723 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting worn inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 82,248 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,729 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,729 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,578 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 50,578 miles

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

handbrake high strong advise

offside rear indicater starting to show white light

Pass 10 Apr 2009 33,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,480 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 JPU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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