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OX06 EVU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,252 mi
Last recorded170,252 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 EVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 170,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 169,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour on mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Brake caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 157,247 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 142,137 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 78,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 62,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 47,350 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,069 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 43,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,939 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,939 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,932 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,931 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 24,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,909 miles

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

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

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 EVU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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