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OV06 OUF

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,056 mi
Last recorded114,056 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 114,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cover sills fitted

diff seal leaking

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

inner edge o/s/r tyre bald

o/s front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,185 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

cover sills fitted

front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

rear back panel at tow bar area corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 110,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

cover sills fitted

front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

rear back panel at tow bar area corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 100,748 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2019 100,602 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s no plate light inoperative

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,923 miles

Exhaust front hanger broken but has temp repair

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

Nearside Steering rod has play inner ball joint

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant expansion tank cracked and leaking coolant during test

Exhaust front hanger broken but has temp repair

Exhaust rear hanger broken

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

Nearside Steering rod has play inner ball joint

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,079 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

n/s steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 9 May 2016 74,533 miles

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 74,502 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 68,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover sills fitted

front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2015 68,011 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover sills fitted

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2014 62,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system and brackets corroded

inner edge of both rear tyres bald, step tyres

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn, also knocking

Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system and brackets corroded

inner edge of both rear tyres bald, step tyres

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn, also knocking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,853 miles

cover sills fitted

unable to see lower part of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,009 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 24,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 OUF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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