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OE06 ZSW

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

134,979 mi
Last recorded134,979 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ZSW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 134,979 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 134,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack from edge of screen into swept area (8.3.1d)

both exhaust silencers badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack from edge of screen into swept area (8.3.1d)

both exhaust silencers badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,165 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 114,165 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,504 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,504 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

exhaust rusting

Fail 7 May 2014 95,096 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

exhaust rusting on silencers

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 May 2014 95,096 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust rusting on silencers

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,674 miles

Both wipers slightly worn.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres inner sidewalls damaged.

Nearside lower arm rear bush starting to split.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,674 miles

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

Both wipers slightly worn.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres inner sidewalls damaged.

Nearside lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 11 May 2011 61,788 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 61,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,265 miles

Nearside rear tyre suspect bulge on outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 56,265 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre suspect bulge on outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 42,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OE06 ZSW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OE06 ZSW, 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 OE06 ZSW registered?

OE06 ZSW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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