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OE56 OTP

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,731 mi
Last recorded132,731 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 OTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 132,731 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 132,731 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 127,626 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 125,311 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 116,451 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 116,010 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 97,934 miles

both rear exhaust hangers corroded

cut on near side front outer wall but not to chords

near side rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

slight damage in various places on offside front inner wheel rim

Fail 24 Dec 2010 97,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear exhaust hangers corroded

cut on near side front outer wall but not to chords

near side rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

slight damage in various places on offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OTP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

OE56 OTP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is OE56 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 OTP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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