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OV06 NUC

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,105 mi
Last recorded138,105 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 NUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 138,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 132,138 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 132,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,416 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 126,416 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 112,018 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 103,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 103,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 93,704 miles

Satnav moved from position of obstruction O.S.F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 87,730 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 87,730 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 68,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 54,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,568 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 NUC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NUC, 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 OV06 NUC registered?

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

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