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OY06 MZF

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,899 mi
Last recorded187,899 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 MZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 187,899 miles

Central Both Exhaust silencer's - Condition

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy - Condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Condition of inner tread block wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake discs back plate - Condition

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

Fail 5 May 2026 187,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Both Exhaust silencer's - Condition

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy - Condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Condition of inner tread block wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake discs back plate - Condition

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 184,308 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 178,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 173,480 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 173,480 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 166,531 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 166,531 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 157,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall - Condition

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

Pass 5 May 2020 147,940 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,287 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,292 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

wear to front brake discs

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

wear/separating to rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,097 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges - recommend replace

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating/weak - recommend replace

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,947 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread in places towards inner edge

separating to rear trailing arm bushes

splitting/weakening to both front wishbone rear bushes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,402 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

front wishbones rear bushes splitting

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to separating

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,295 miles

some perishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,607 miles

slight separating to rear lower control arms outer bushes

Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,549 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit in centre

slight separating to rear lower control arms outer bushes

Pass 1 May 2012 63,679 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 May 2011 53,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,818 miles

Nearside 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 MZF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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