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OX06 EWC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,400 mi
Last recorded95,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 EWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,400 miles

Complete exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Fail 20 Jul 2018 95,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Complete exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,996 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)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

middle & rear exhaust silencers slightly poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,740 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,230 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 has slight damage to outer wall

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 59,230 miles

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

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 has slight damage to outer wall

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,017 miles

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 51,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,060 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,462 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,067 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 EWC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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