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OV55 JUY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,229 mi
Last recorded146,229 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 146,229 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 146,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 135,316 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,177 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 121,089 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,512 miles

both rear shockers slightly damp and shrouds broken from top mounts

Fail 31 Jan 2011 101,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear shockers slightly damp and shrouds broken from top mounts

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,237 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 JUY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUY, 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 JUY registered?

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

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