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OV06 GYA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,512 mi
Last recorded165,512 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 GYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 165,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met the requirements

Fail 9 Sep 2025 165,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met the requirements

Pass 3 Sep 2024 163,190 miles

parking brake only just met the requirements

Fail 3 Sep 2024 163,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met the requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2023 159,890 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 159,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 154,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 148,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 143,696 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 143,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,981 miles

both rear tyres are badly perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 128,853 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres are badly perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,530 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake has only just met the requirements

Fail 30 Mar 2017 120,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,172 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,171 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,197 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,390 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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OV06 GYA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OV06 GYA, 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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OV06 GYA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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