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OE56 DFU

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,485 mi
Last recorded191,485 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 191,485 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 191,456 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 185,011 miles

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 184,996 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,511 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 167,616 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 159,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 149,158 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 149,158 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,302 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 126,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 117,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,666 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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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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