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OV56 VPZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,576 mi
Last recorded88,576 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,804 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,790 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,289 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 6 Oct 2011 32,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,237 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,240 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 VPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

OV56 VPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is OV56 VPZ safe to buy?

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