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OV06 WVS

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

209,610 mi
Last recorded209,610 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 209,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated No reserve travl (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 193,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear One of two positioning lamps inop

Odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn out on edge

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s 2mm- worn out on edges- no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Scratches in windscreen

Slight travel at handbrake

Fail 8 Mar 2018 193,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear One of two positioning lamps inop

Odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn out on edge

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s 2mm- worn out on edges- no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Scratches in windscreen

Slight travel at handbrake

Pass 28 Oct 2016 172,652 miles

grease around offside front cv boot

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Oct 2016 172,647 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

grease around offside front cv boot

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2015 155,509 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 155,509 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 155,474 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 155,301 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 136,501 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s , o/s front tyres worn out on inside edges - no cords exposed

slight travel at handbrake

Pass 23 May 2013 110,408 miles

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

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 Apr 2012 96,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,490 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 89,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,726 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2009 63,063 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 63,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WVS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 WVS, 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 WVS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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