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OX06 EXB

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,553 mi
Last recorded175,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 175,553 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 175,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 168,772 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 168,772 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake performance low

system corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2016 159,044 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 159,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s aims too low and will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 151,079 miles

Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,434 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 141,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2013 122,943 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 122,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,888 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,888 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhast heat shield slightly loose

rear exuast silencer slightly corroded not leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,392 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,717 miles

Crack in windscreen not visible from drivers seat

Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,887 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 42,641 miles

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

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 EXB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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