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OV55 OJX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,214 mi
Last recorded200,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 OJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 200,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 193,545 miles

Both front tyres 1mm on inside edges

Both rear tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2019 193,545 miles

Both front tyres 1mm on inside edges

Both rear tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 152,644 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 17% only just met minimum requirement

Fail 13 Nov 2017 152,644 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 17% only just met minimum requirement

Pass 18 Oct 2016 142,505 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 142,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 131,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 120,948 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 120,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 109,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2013 109,073 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2012 96,052 miles

Clutch faulty

Engine oil on minimum level

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Serious rattle from gearbox area

Slight play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,052 miles

Clutch faulty

Engine oil on minimum level

Exhaust system deteriorating

Serious rattle from gearbox area

Slight play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,885 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 60,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,416 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,139 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJX, 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 OJX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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