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OV55 JWE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 101,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,002 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre seperating (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 93,314 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre seperating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,414 miles

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,086 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,525 miles

Offside Front 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 JWE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

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

Is OV55 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 JWE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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