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OV56 ZLU

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,091 mi
Last recorded174,091 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 174,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 173,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 171,441 miles

Central Front Front Radiator / Lower bumper support heavily corroded and holed

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Noticeably distorted, Tyre side wall showing slight deflection but unlikely to deflate (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 171,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Front Radiator / Lower bumper support heavily corroded and holed

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Noticeably distorted, Tyre side wall showing slight deflection but unlikely to deflate (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possible calliper slides sized and holding pad on disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 166,225 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 166,225 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 142,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 138,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,841 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 136,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 133,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 127,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sytem is corroded

front discs are worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

front discs are worn

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 79,447 miles

near side front tyre cut on side wall

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 ZLU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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