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OV55 JWU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,052 mi
Last recorded130,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 130,052 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,158 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 113,580 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,703 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Jan 2017 105,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,143 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Feb 2016 97,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,116 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 77,116 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,772 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,610 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,586 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 53,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,814 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 45,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,342 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 JWU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc 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 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

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

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