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OV55 JWM

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,517 mi
Last recorded186,517 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 186,517 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber perished. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 186,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber perished. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 182,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 182,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 176,009 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 168,098 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS INNERS (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 142,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 135,193 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Hangers Corroded Thin

Windscreen Washer "T" Valve Leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,828 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers are slightly smeary

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,054 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 JWM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

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

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