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OE56 DJV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

215,828 mi
Last recorded215,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 215,828 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 206,830 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 196,969 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 196,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 187,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 177,427 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 177,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 168,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 161,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 139,768 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,499 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,702 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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OE56 DJV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DJV, 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 OE56 DJV registered?

OE56 DJV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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