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OV56 PVE

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,805 mi
Last recorded138,805 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 PVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 138,805 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 133,229 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 127,298 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 111,573 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 111,573 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,536 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 102,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box shell deteriated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,228 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slightly split tread

headlamp washers inoperative

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,776 miles

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

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

O/s front tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,287 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

O/S rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,270 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 48,884 miles

Front brake pads wearing "low".

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

Signs of tyre wear on o/s front inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,884 miles

Front brake pads wearing "low".

Signs of tyre wear on o/s front inner edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,696 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 PVE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PVE, 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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OV56 PVE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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