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OV55 JWW

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 93,680 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 93,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,965 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,266 miles

front wishbones rear bushes seperating

n/s h/lamp poor intensity

number plate lights poor visibility

rear efforts distortion,rear disc corrosion,pads worn

subframe/suspension starting corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,489 miles

both front inner tyres worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 45,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,807 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,815 miles

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

front discs slightly worn inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,179 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,103 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

nearside rear tyre low on pressure.

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 JWW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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