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OV56 VME

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,856 mi
Last recorded167,856 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 167,856 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 167,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 162,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 162,212 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 150,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread has a nail in it

rear wiper blade is torn

Fail 10 Oct 2016 150,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread has a nail in it

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 3 Oct 2015 143,356 miles

Windscreen has damage in zone b, not effecting drivers view

Fail 30 Sep 2015 143,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage in zone b, not effecting drivers view

Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 113,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 28 Sep 2012 99,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,060 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 VME is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

OV56 VME is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is OV56 VME safe to buy?

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