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OV55 JSX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,528 mi
Last recorded119,528 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 119,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 117,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,155 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 110,155 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Sep 2019 102,519 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,747 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 94,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,287 miles

offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,645 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,299 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 JSX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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