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OV55 JXL

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,187 mi
Last recorded123,187 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 123,187 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four slightly worn in shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,546 miles

offside handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,073 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner sholder and has small cut exposing cords

offside front tyre worn heavy on inner sholder

offside rear parking brake effort starting to get low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,168 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,909 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 JXL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

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

Is OV55 JXL safe to buy?

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