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OV55 JVH

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,794 mi
Last recorded126,794 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 126,794 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses misty. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil level is slightly high

Fail 15 Sep 2025 126,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses misty. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil level is slightly high

Pass 1 Oct 2024 119,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and offside,drive shaft inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 114,655 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside,boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and offside,drive shaft inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pair os an ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pair os an ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,639 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 14 Oct 2016 56,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,845 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,496 miles

cracks in nearside + offside rear tyres

Fail 25 Nov 2014 47,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cracks in nearside + offside rear tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,814 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,245 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,714 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 18,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,300 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 JVH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

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

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