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OV06 WKE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,549 mi
Last recorded139,549 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 139,549 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021
Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,832 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 123,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 118,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 113,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 108,204 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front bumper cracked and dangling loose

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,054 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 96,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,970 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 90,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,672 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 55,574 miles

N/S mirror casing broken

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 WKE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

OV06 WKE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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The MOT history for OV06 WKE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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