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OV55 JWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge 205/50/17

Fail 2 Oct 2020 134,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge 205/50/17

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

Rear exhaust support broken

Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,987 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH N/S SHOCKER WEAK

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,980 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust support broken

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust support broken

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn heavily both edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge 205/50/17

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge and offside rear

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 14 Mar 2017 108,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn heavily both edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge 205/50/17

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge and offside rear

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,515 miles

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

Rear indicators faded in colour

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,723 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and on inner shoulder

Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,723 miles

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 to 2mm and on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,805 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,508 miles

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

child seats rear. belts not checked

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,508 miles

child seats rear. belts not checked

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,873 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 JWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

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

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