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OV55 JPY

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,106 mi
Last recorded126,106 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,106 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 126,106 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired boyh side (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2025 125,887 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 120,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,416 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 113,039 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 99,929 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON THE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON THE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,198 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front headlamp ajuster inop

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 JPY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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