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OY06 HYT

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,579 mi
Last recorded167,579 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 167,579 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 160,665 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 160,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 154,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 151,790 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 149,105 miles

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2019 149,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,861 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 131,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 102,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 79,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,887 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 38,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 35,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,189 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,307 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 23,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 HYT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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