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OY06 HMV

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,533 mi
Last recorded101,533 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,489 miles

both front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,373 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 83,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,854 miles

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,236 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 HMV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

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

Is OY06 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 HMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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