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OV06 OWJ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,486 mi
Last recorded107,486 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,486 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 107,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2025 101,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 94,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,714 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,943 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,370 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 71,370 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,794 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,060 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,442 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 OWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

OV06 OWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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