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OV56 MWK

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,366 mi
Last recorded120,366 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 MWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 120,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 115,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 110,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 110,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,718 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 105,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,143 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside+nearside ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 139,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,130 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 46,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,835 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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OV56 MWK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV56 MWK, 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 OV56 MWK registered?

OV56 MWK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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