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OV56 UEM

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,951 mi
Last recorded136,951 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,951 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 136,929 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,111 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,481 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 119,466 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 109,107 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 109,107 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,713 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 97,713 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,776 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 85,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,791 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,285 miles

Inner edge of front tyres worn slightly

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,629 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,469 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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 UEM 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 73.7%.

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 OV56 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

OV56 UEM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is OV56 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 UEM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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