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OX06 EXP

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,824 mi
Last recorded153,824 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2024 153,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear brake caliper clips missing

Pass 8 Mar 2023 140,813 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,176 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 127,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 123,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,190 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 78,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,019 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded along complete length

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,576 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 34,575 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 32,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,442 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 EXP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

OX06 EXP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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