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OV06 OUX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,033 mi
Last recorded107,033 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 107,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,420 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 95,813 miles

Under Covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 95,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid And Off side (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both Not Working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine Oil Level Low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Hand Brake Travel

Oil Leaks

Under Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to deteriorate on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,223 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,985 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 OUX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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