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OV06 WHD

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,457 mi
Last recorded67,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 WHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,457 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 67,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

soot filter full warning message displayed

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear lens cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing plug in (5.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,789 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,789 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 2/3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,899 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,869 miles

Dash display indicates service due.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing.205/50R17/93W

Washer tank requires flush out and refil with fresh fluid.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 31,869 miles

Dash display indicates service due.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing.205/50R17/93W

Washer tank requires flush out and refil with fresh fluid.

Pass 25 May 2012 28,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,272 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,942 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,245 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 WHD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel 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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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