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OU06 XXW

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

251,580 mi
Last recorded251,580 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 XXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 251,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 235,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 213,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 213,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 187,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 174,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 174,297 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2012 146,440 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

part of exhaust slightly rusted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 112,348 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 112,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 95,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,172 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,963 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 64,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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OU06 XXW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OU06 XXW, 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 OU06 XXW registered?

OU06 XXW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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