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OX06 EWM

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,858 mi
Last recorded177,858 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 177,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 168,989 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive over rack gaiter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and part missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both corroded almost broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 168,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive over rack gaiter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and part missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both corroded almost broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 163,013 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

coolant bottle empty and cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2023 163,012 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

airbox insecure

coolant bottle empty and cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2022 153,485 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 145,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 129,918 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 129,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,765 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Aug 2017 111,763 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,995 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 102,994 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

exhaust shield insecure

front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,054 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 16 Aug 2013 77,166 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 17 Aug 2012 67,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,774 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 52,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,643 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,409 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 42,409 miles

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

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 EWM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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