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OV55 JWC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,540 mi
Last recorded153,540 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 153,540 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 146,684 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake force effort low at 17% would appear adjustment or repair may be necessary

Fail 14 Jan 2021 138,826 miles

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake force effort low at 17% would appear adjustment or repair may be necessary

Pass 14 Jun 2019 116,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 105,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,540 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,925 miles

sheilds fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,925 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sheilds fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,059 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 52,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,731 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 43,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,056 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,129 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 JWC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC registered?

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

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