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OY06 DVT

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,599 mi
Last recorded147,599 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 147,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant leak

Pass 4 Oct 2024 139,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,768 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 137,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 127,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 127,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,034 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 121,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,971 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 106,971 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,238 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear coil srings corroded

Rear rear brake discs worn

brake fluid level low

ns door mirror glass damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear coil srings corroded

Rear rear brake discs worn

brake fluid level low

ns door mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,244 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE LIPPED

FRONT LOWER SUSPESNION ARM BUSHES ARE PERISHING

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,991 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,683 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

STRONG ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS !!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,031 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,907 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 40,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DVT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OY06 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

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

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