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OV55 JVX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,091 mi
Last recorded141,091 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,091 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 133,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,093 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,210 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,644 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 JVX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

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

Is OV55 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 JVX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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