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OV06 OWK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,960 mi
Last recorded130,960 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,736 miles

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush perished

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front lower wishbone rear bush perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lenses broken

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Strongly advise damping weak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,524 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 79,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to crack = perish

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,445 miles

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 26 Mar 2011 46,163 miles

o/s/r inner brake pad starting to get thin

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,140 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2m

Fail 21 Mar 2009 27,140 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2m

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 OWK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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