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OV55 JVW

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,824 mi
Last recorded131,824 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,343 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 118,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 117,916 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp adjusters worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 107,886 miles

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

front brakes starting to get low recheck in 5000 miles

offside head lamp aim on the lower limit

Fail 7 Feb 2019 107,886 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

front brakes starting to get low recheck in 5000 miles

offside head lamp aim on the lower limit

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,729 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

Offside Rear locking wheel nut in poor condition

Offside headlamp aim at lower limits

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 98,729 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

Offside Rear locking wheel nut in poor condition

Offside headlamp aim at lower limits

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSR/OSR (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR/OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF rear rubber bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSR/OSR (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR/OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF rear rubber bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 73,123 miles

Nails in offside front tyre

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,111 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nails in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,326 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

nail n/s/r tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,842 miles

Emissions too clean to gain reading

Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions too clean to gain reading

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,379 miles

n/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,221 miles

all underpanels inplace

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,230 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat preventing the inspection of the adult belt.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,028 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 JVW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

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

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