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OV55 JWX

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,665 mi
Last recorded185,665 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 185,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 182,600 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 178,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 160,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 154,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 146,119 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 145,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 135,136 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 135,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 130,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 122,950 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 114,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 104,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs outer slightly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,463 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 79,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,312 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 JWX 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 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

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

Is OV55 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 JWX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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