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OE56 HFP

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 146,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 146,012 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour rear both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 140,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre has small cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 130,884 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 117,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre outer side wall cut deep.

off side rear tyre wearing low/uneven on inner edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 115,511 miles

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

rear brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,617 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 HFP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

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

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