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OE56 DMX

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,904 mi
Last recorded91,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,904 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 91,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,345 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,663 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,690 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,901 miles

trailer socket bracket damaged but secure

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,708 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside rear shock absorber slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,910 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,975 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 54,975 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,807 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,507 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,507 miles

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

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 DMX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE56 DMX, 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 DMX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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