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OY06 HOA

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,291 mi
Last recorded167,291 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 167,291 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 167,166 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 166,260 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

expansion bottle split

Pass 20 Jul 2018 138,594 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 138,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,267 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 105,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/sf mirror and side repeater lamp are damaged but still function as intended.steering rack has minor oil leak.

o/sr tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,183 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 90,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,086 miles

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

large crack in front screen

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,962 miles

Large crack in screen , passenger side top corner.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Large crack in screen , passenger side top corner.

Passenger inner tail lamp bulb inop.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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 HOA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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