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AU56 OAO

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,120 mi
Last recorded80,120 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,120 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 80,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,964 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 76,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 53,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,638 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 48,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,357 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,798 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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AU56 OAO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AU56 OAO, 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

How do I check the history of AU56 OAO?

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What year was AU56 OAO registered?

AU56 OAO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AU56 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 OAO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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