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OV55 OFZ

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,531 mi
Last recorded130,531 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 OFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 130,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 130,528 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 124,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 120,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 113,001 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 106,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 102,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 93,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,953 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,282 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,678 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,565 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,374 miles

Damage to nearside door mirrior casing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,223 miles

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

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

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

Damage to nearside door mirrior casing

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,980 miles

Nearside mirror casing secured with tape

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,238 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,804 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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OV55 OFZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV55 OFZ, 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 OV55 OFZ registered?

OV55 OFZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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