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OE56 OXJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,390 mi
Last recorded149,390 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 OXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,390 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 149,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 134,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 118,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,773 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight wear damage on wall

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,364 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,739 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 46,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,331 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 45,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,464 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,554 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 OXJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

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

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