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OX06 ETK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,983 mi
Last recorded182,983 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 ETK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 182,983 miles

Coolant leak coolant expansion tank has been broken ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater has condensation

Fail 12 Jun 2019 182,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant expansion tank has been broken ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater has condensation

Pass 12 Jun 2018 175,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2018 175,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 165,631 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 165,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 155,692 miles

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 155,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm and tread lumpy and worn low on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre tread lumpy and worn low on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 145,280 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 145,275 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 134,334 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

Fail 3 Jun 2014 134,334 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

centre exhaust box corroding

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (Advise attention)

Fail 21 May 2013 123,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both lower wishbones, rear bushes have some movement

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 May 2013 123,672 miles

both lower wishbones, rear bushes have some movement

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 111,387 miles

Rear exhaust silencer has some corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 111,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer has some corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 97,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 86,521 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,981 miles

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

near side rear handbrake showing lower effort than off side rear

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 ETK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

OX06 ETK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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