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CA06 OAL

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

196,766 mi
Last recorded196,766 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 OAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 196,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 189,382 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 184,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 179,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 173,800 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 173,800 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 164,497 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 164,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 153,738 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 153,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 135,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,274 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 115,154 miles

Dual Depth Tread Tyres Fitted To Both Rear Wheels Worn On Outside And Inside Edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,903 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,576 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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CA06 OAL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA06 OAL, 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.

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What year was CA06 OAL registered?

CA06 OAL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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