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OV56 ZLK

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,273 mi
Last recorded195,273 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 195,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring view

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Jul 2021 182,633 miles

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 14 Jul 2021 182,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Jul 2020 174,012 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 174,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 160,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,885 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 18 Jul 2018 145,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,103 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,956 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

engine covers & plastic sills fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 119,955 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

engine covers & plastic sills fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,731 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,731 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,854 miles

Both Rear tyres perished + slighty mis-shapen on inner edges.

Exhaust hangers corroded.

Exhaust system slighty corroded.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,828 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroed

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,771 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,771 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside 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)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,775 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 ZLK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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