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OY06 FKA

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,531 mi
Last recorded162,531 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 162,531 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both number plates poor condition

Both rear indicators slightly white

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 157,323 miles

corrosion ns wheel arch

ns front shock weeping

rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 19 Feb 2019 157,323 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion ns wheel arch

ns front shock weeping

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2018 151,758 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Slight movement in both rear wishbone bushes

handbrake long travel

Fail 1 Mar 2018 151,758 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Slight movement in both rear wishbone bushes

handbrake long travel

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,965 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

both wishbone rear bush splitting/debonding

rear number plate deteriating

slight p[lay os track rod end

Fail 27 Feb 2017 144,965 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

both wishbone rear bush splitting/debonding

rear number plate deteriating

slight p[lay os track rod end

Pass 15 Feb 2016 136,103 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front and offside rear tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges(outside measured area)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,051 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,366 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges but not in measured areas

slight wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,236 miles

Advise front headlamp dip beam slightly low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,556 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,147 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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OY06 FKA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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