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OY06 KYW

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,093 mi
Last recorded173,093 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 KYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 173,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 May 2025 170,873 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2025 170,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 166,563 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot is slighlt deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 161,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 May 2023 161,684 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2022 154,507 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2021 148,060 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2020 142,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,852 miles

Nearside slight wear in inner rack joint

Fail 26 Feb 2019 129,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight wear in inner rack joint

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,293 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,801 miles

both front tyres are low on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,928 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,846 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,617 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,834 miles

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

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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 KYW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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