MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front fog light not working
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both wing mirror covers missing
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front fog light not working
Offside front fog light not working
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
New brake disc fitted to offside rear only
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant tank empty
New brake disc fitted to offside rear only
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
Both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
under tray fitted
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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OE56 DFU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OE56 DFU, 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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OE56 DFU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2006.
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