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OX06 EOA

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,516 mi
Last recorded205,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 EOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 205,516 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 205,512 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 200,676 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 200,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 195,950 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack appears damp (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout

Pass 21 Jan 2019 193,696 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 193,535 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested owing to mileage and cambelt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 178,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint dust cover. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 178,634 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint dust cover. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 160,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs corroded on lower points

engine under shield fitted blocking view

Fail 21 Jan 2017 160,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering rack gaiter adrift

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front power steering gaiter adrift

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear springs corroded on lower points

engine under shield fitted blocking view

Pass 21 Jan 2016 141,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 130,772 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 117,237 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jan 2014 117,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 106,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 23 Jan 2012 97,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,454 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,920 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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OX06 EOA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OX06 EOA, 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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OX06 EOA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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