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OY06 KZB

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,939 mi
Last recorded145,939 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 145,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 145,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

metal stuck in tyre tread offside rear

rear brake pads not matching pair- olds pads offside rear

rear discs are not a matching pair, offside rear is old and lipped and nearside rear new- advise replacement of offside rear

Pass 15 Feb 2021 131,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater lens / mirror casing missing

Fail 15 Feb 2021 131,953 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn to plies around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens / mirror casing missing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 121,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure Lens missing / bulb insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 121,606 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate delaminating (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure Lens missing / bulb insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,295 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 107,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 92,719 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,719 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

geo check advised

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 68,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2014 68,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,108 miles

A slight cut on the Nearside rear tyre but still in good condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,108 miles

A slight cut on the Nearside rear tyre but still in good condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 43,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 33,064 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 25,171 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 25,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KZB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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