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OV55 JVK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,416 mi
Last recorded154,416 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 154,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 133,164 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 133,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,414 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,830 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,983 miles

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 19 Feb 2010 31,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,020 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 30,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,439 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 JVK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

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

Is OV55 JVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 JVK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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