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OX06 ETV

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

195,258 mi
Last recorded195,258 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 ETV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 195,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around inner edge, and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn around inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 184,215 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 184,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 175,183 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 175,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 165,528 miles

Offside Front Orange marker light not working.

Rear silencer heavily corroded but sound.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 158,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 152,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 149,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 139,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 127,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,316 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,424 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,801 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 ETV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OX06 ETV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OX06 ETV registered?

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

Is OX06 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX06 ETV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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