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OY06 NWJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,387 mi
Last recorded139,387 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 NWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 131,930 miles

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

coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2019 131,930 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,646 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,061 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,040 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,855 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,855 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,225 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,029 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,238 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,308 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 27,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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