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OE56 OWP

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,556 mi
Last recorded62,556 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 OWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 62,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 38,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 27,851 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 27,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 25,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 23,408 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 22,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,119 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 20,330 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 18,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 17,103 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 15,453 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 15,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,813 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 12,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,191 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 9,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 8,462 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 7,330 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 OWP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

OE56 OWP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is OE56 OWP safe to buy?

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