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OX06 EWA

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,284 mi
Last recorded181,284 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 EWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 181,284 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both Fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills/Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Tread Low and Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 181,134 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both Fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills/Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Tread Low and Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 181,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Inner Edge, Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Inner Edge, Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 175,709 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2023 158,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 158,700 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 145,888 miles

Central Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn and on 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 133,331 miles

both rear tyres are uneven in tread on inner edges nearside rear tyre perished

centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2020 132,115 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,019 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,239 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,239 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,681 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,681 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,902 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 67,123 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 67,123 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,489 miles

Nearside Rear 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 EWA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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