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OV56 ZPO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,187 mi
Last recorded139,187 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 139,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 133,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 133,015 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,005 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 126,976 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,982 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 102,246 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 97,551 miles

Centre exhaust box is deteriorated

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,199 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Near side mirror cracked

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,165 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,891 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,218 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 ZPO 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 82.4%.

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 ZPO, 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 ZPO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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