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OV56 UFP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,215 mi
Last recorded164,215 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 UFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 164,215 miles

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators bleached. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 164,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators bleached. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 153,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 146,933 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 135,783 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,964 miles

Centre & rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 125,647 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 125,647 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 114,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and uneven tread

Offside Front wiper worn

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust rear box and int box corroded rear box outer skin split away

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,139 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Fail 18 Nov 2014 101,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre is on the limit and very close to exposing the reinforcement

rear indicators discoloured slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2013 91,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre is on the limit and very close to exposing the reinforcement

rear indicators discoloured slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,650 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,677 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,466 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,299 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 UFP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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