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OV55 JVG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,989 mi
Last recorded171,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 171,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 171,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 168,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 164,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 26 Aug 2021 161,899 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded but still supported at this time

Fail 25 Aug 2021 161,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + outer side wall damaged + worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount corroded but still supported at this time

Pass 17 Sep 2020 155,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2020 155,588 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 151,795 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 151,746 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 148,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 144,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,710 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 133,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 126,438 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2015 126,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2014 118,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,207 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,734 miles

all tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2010 75,734 miles

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

all tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,213 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 JVG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

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

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