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OX06 EUL

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 127,467 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 127,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 116,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,246 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,246 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x17w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,720 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x17w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,118 miles

Offside Rear tyre very slightly off on inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,615 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,489 miles

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

both sides rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,029 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 EUL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EUL, 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 EUL registered?

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

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