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FY56 OVL

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,843 mi
Last recorded137,843 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 137,843 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and centre pipe Rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,579 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust and hanger deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2024 131,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust and hanger deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,394 miles

Front both front brake back plates corroded

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 115,394 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,705 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,767 miles

Offside Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,725 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,714 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 69,714 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,864 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,864 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,391 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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FY56 OVL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY56 OVL, 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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FY56 OVL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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