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OO53 ADZ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,173 mi
Last recorded144,173 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO53 ADZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 144,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 123,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 115,800 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 113,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 111,487 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2020 108,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,369 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,716 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,875 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,696 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,434 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,250 miles

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

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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OO53 ADZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 OO53 ADZ, 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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OO53 ADZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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