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OY06 HZB

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,267 mi
Last recorded72,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 72,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,350 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,484 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,464 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front dip lamp slightly reduced

engine cover fitted obscuring components on the engine bay

under tray & outer sill covers fitted obscuring components on vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,462 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front dip bulb slightly dim

engine cover fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted both sides

under tray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,211 miles

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

Nearside Front dip bulb slightly dim

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted both sides

undertray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2017 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper nipple has very light leak (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front dip bulb slightly dim

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted both sides

undertray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam slightly dim

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,633 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant resvoir under bonnet on minimum

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,174 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level below minimum

Fail 2 Feb 2011 36,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant level below minimum

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,959 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,959 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,557 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 HZB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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