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OV55 JXJ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,114 mi
Last recorded153,114 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 153,114 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 153,113 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 144,643 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 137,718 miles

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 137,718 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished.

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield resting on exhaust.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,674 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,321 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,969 miles

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,764 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,764 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wear

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,151 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,937 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 JXJ 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 75%.

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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

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

Is OV55 JXJ safe to buy?

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