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OV56 UEJ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,028 mi
Last recorded124,028 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 UEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 124,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 120,863 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,557 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 117,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,671 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,032 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 102,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,331 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 40,822 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,492 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 19,297 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 UEJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 UEJ registered?

OV56 UEJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is OV56 UEJ safe to buy?

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