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OY06 FHV

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,109 mi
Last recorded176,109 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 176,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 164,689 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 154,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 143,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 136,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 135,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 122,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,985 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 114,985 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,923 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 106,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,565 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 83,113 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,858 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,729 miles

n/s/r light lens slight damaged

o/s/f side repeater dull and cover repaired

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 FHV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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