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DX56 OOE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 83,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 79,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

park brake effort only just pass 19%

Fail 5 May 2021 79,144 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort only just pass 17%

Pass 18 May 2020 75,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement going white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 72,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 72,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 68,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 68,027 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,650 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 63,650 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 57,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,265 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,867 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,863 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,518 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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DX56 OOE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

DX56 OOE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is DX56 OOE safe to buy?

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