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2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,143 mi
Last recorded211,143 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 EUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 211,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe . centre box also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 211,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe . centre box also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 204,469 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Front silencer corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 197,310 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose where clamp is (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends slight play ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 192,109 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses in poor condition,and headlamps dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing blistered on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone,rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 192,097 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses in poor condition,and headlamps dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing blistered on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone,rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r outer side lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Jul 2020 179,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 172,090 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has a slight play

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 172,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive fluid leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front outline marker lamp not working

Nearside Front steering rack has a slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 166,519 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly perished

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jun 2017 159,907 miles

exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 141,505 miles

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Lower than n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,284 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 109,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,886 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,681 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,611 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 53,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 3 Jul 2012 41,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,568 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 95,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,291 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 EUR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EUR, 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 EUR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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