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OX06 EXK

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,021 mi
Last recorded181,021 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 EXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 181,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 181,021 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 172,451 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 172,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 151,892 miles

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 151,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 134,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2016 134,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,593 miles

offside front orange marker light in-op

Fail 30 Jul 2015 119,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front orange marker light in-op

Pass 8 Aug 2014 105,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,175 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 92,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,573 miles

rear exhaust rusty

ware on inner edge of front tyres

Fail 11 Jun 2012 80,573 miles

ware on inner edge of front tyres

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2011 69,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,062 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,878 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,010 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 EXK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EXK, 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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What year was OX06 EXK registered?

OX06 EXK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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