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OV55 JUF

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,244 mi
Last recorded145,244 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 145,244 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 145,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 140,786 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

under vehicle components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 140,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 136,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear heat sheild insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 134,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

engine covers fitted

rear wiper blade torn

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,503 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 128,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 125,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 122,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 98,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,852 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,803 miles

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

long travel at handbrake lever

n/s/r tyer low

warning light on dashboard

Fail 20 Jul 2012 79,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

long travel at handbrake lever

warning light on dashboard

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,026 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,026 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 62,671 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,145 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,529 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 JUF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

OV55 JUF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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