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OE56 HFK

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 152,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 145,844 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 145,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2024 137,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 137,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 133,557 miles

Central Rear Lower exhaust rusty. ok for mot.

Fail 10 May 2023 133,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Lower exhaust rusty. ok for mot.

Pass 10 May 2022 126,512 miles

Central Lower exhaust rusty, ok for mot.

Pass 24 May 2021 119,331 miles

Central Rear Lower exhaust rusty ok for mot.

Fail 24 May 2021 119,331 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower exhaust rusty ok for mot.

Pass 26 May 2020 117,237 miles

Central Lower exhaust rusty. ok for mot.

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rusty. ok for mot.

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

Pass 20 May 2019 114,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 109,544 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,948 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,385 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,877 miles

ADVISE o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,593 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 63,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,621 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 34,796 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,796 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 HFK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

OE56 HFK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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