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OX06 EXN

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,918 mi
Last recorded149,918 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 149,918 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Jul 2024 142,528 miles

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Fail 8 Jul 2024 142,525 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 124,653 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2022 124,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corroding

reverse lamp inop

Pass 30 Jun 2021 116,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 116,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 110,489 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 110,489 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,943 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,906 miles

Nearside Rear Lower thrust arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Lower thrust arm bushes worn

Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower thrust arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Lower thrust arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,549 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 85,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,777 miles

wear on lower arm rear bushes

Fail 9 Jul 2015 70,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,242 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,236 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 51,236 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,715 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,634 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 EXN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

OX06 EXN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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