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OY06 HYW

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,529 mi
Last recorded169,529 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 169,529 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 167,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 162,233 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 137,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 125,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,435 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

both rear tyres badly cracked & perished 205/5017-93w

Fail 17 Jan 2018 115,435 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

both rear tyres badly cracked & perished 205/5017-93w

Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,837 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

number plate damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2017 104,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge excessively worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge excessively worn (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,040 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brake discs showing signs of uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,247 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,523 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,769 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,745 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 HYW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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