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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened slight leak (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust shield in position but insecure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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OV55 JVZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 JVZ, 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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OV55 JVZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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