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DX56 OHN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,892 mi
Last recorded163,892 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 163,892 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 163,892 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 159,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 159,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 149,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 149,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 145,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Mar 2020 142,443 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S REAR TYRTE WORN ON EDGE

SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING NOISE ON FRONT O/S

Pass 12 Mar 2019 134,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

o/s rear tyre wearing on edge slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2019 134,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

o/s rear tyre wearing on edge slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,877 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

chip in screen

Fail 9 Mar 2018 125,877 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

chip in screen

Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,787 miles

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

chip in screen

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,995 miles

chip in screen

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,904 miles

chip in screen

Fail 6 Mar 2015 99,904 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,688 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,688 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,651 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,878 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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DX56 OHN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DX56 OHN, 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 DX56 OHN registered?

DX56 OHN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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