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AK56 OTU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front exhaust rubber missing (1 of 2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 91,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front exhaust rubber missing (1 of 2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres slightly out of shape & worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wipers smear

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,544 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust hanger has rubber missing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front exhaust hanger has rubber missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,870 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 43,822 miles

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

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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AK56 OTU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 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 AK56 OTU, 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 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 OTU registered?

AK56 OTU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 OTU safe to buy?

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