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OY06 HMU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , gearbox and steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,229 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 81,222 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH (4.1.4 (c))

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

HEADER TANK LEAKING

Nail in tyre both rear tyres have lots of pins in tyres ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 81,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,999 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,834 miles

Cut in N/S/F Tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,288 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,494 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,938 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 HMU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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