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OV55 OGB

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,145 mi
Last recorded142,145 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 OGB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 142,145 miles

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 142,145 miles

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

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

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 126,989 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 126,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

fluid leaks from engine

Fail 5 Dec 2015 125,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

fluid leaks from engine

Pass 15 Dec 2014 119,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 113,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 107,825 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 107,791 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 31 Dec 2011 103,147 miles

Front disc's corroded.

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)

Outer skin/Brackets,on most of the exhaust corroded.

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

Rear disc's corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 96,950 miles

o/s/f worn tyre worn on the inner and outer edge.

Fail 29 Jan 2011 96,950 miles

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

o/s/f worn tyre worn on the inner and outer edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 90,338 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 90,338 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,586 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 OGB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV55 OGB, 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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OV55 OGB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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