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OV55 JXC

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge has cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexy ferrule outer rubber sleeve deteriorated.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 143,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge has cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexy ferrule outer rubber sleeve deteriorated.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,937 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 130,937 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower suspension arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 116,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 116,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb fitted to pass (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,841 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,232 miles

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,843 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 JXC 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 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

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

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