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OV55 JTX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,280 mi
Last recorded101,280 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 101,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 100,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 94,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,604 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,628 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,930 miles

emissions too low to register

engine coverfitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emisions too weak to register

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke emissions to low to record a reading.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,204 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 JTX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

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

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