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CA06 OAS

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

500,562 mi
Last recorded500,562 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 OAS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 500,562 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

headlamp mask fitted to o/s headlamp

Pass 8 Jan 2021 466,372 miles

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

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

headlamp mask fitted to o/s headlamp

Fail 8 Jan 2021 466,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 440,457 miles

headlamp mask o/s

Pass 7 Feb 2019 409,899 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 374,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 342,888 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 302,477 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 266,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 266,808 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 229,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 229,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 189,985 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 189,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 154,749 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 3 Sep 2011 154,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 121,021 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 121,021 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,920 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OAS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CA06 OAS, 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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CA06 OAS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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