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OY06 HWA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,736 mi
Last recorded137,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 137,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 131,289 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 131,289 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 122,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 116,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 115,886 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,118 miles

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)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,108 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 81,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 81,667 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,963 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s o/s front tyres on 2mm tread depth/ low on inner edges

n/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,450 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 HWA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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