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OX06 ETJ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,842 mi
Last recorded160,842 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 ETJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 160,842 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 155,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 147,799 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 136,874 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 7 Dec 2017 136,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 130,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres cracking and worn inner edges

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust box outer skit deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,707 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 106,707 miles

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

Exhaust centre box corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 98,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,772 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,484 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,306 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 ETJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ETJ, 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 OX06 ETJ registered?

OX06 ETJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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