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OV55 JUW

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,616 mi
Last recorded90,616 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,357 miles

Both front tyres are wearing inner edges

Offside front driveshaft gaiter is perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,357 miles

both front bottom arms back bushes are perishing

both front brake discs are lipped

rear exhaust hanger is corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,081 miles

both nearside and offside lower wishboe rear bushes need changing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,081 miles

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

both nearside and offside lower wishboe rear bushes need changing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,845 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

wear in front t/c/armrear bushes n/s and o/s

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,245 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 JUW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

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

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