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OE56 VNX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

152,023 mi
Last recorded152,023 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 152,023 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative dont flash with ignition off (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Oct 2024 144,012 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,289 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 134,467 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,097 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,117 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,466 miles

Offside Park brake performance just adequate.

Offside Rear Brake rubbing

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,021 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,953 miles

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

n/s/r tyre featherin g on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,895 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,862 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,241 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 VNX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

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

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