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OY06 DVP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,710 mi
Last recorded126,710 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 126,710 miles

N/S front anti roll bar link arm upper dust cover slight perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S front inner CV boot slight perishing

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,707 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link arms have slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Both rear anti roll bar link arms have slight play

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,153 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 104,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,913 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,182 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,913 miles

tested under contingency D89919CF

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,906 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 77,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,670 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,554 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY NEAR MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH

Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,701 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

sill c overs upper and lower engine covers fitted

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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OY06 DVP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY06 DVP, 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 OY06 DVP registered?

OY06 DVP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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