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OY06 NWS

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,695 mi
Last recorded150,695 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 NWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 150,695 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 150,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,756 miles

plastic backing missing on drivers side mirror

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Oct 2023 147,756 miles

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

plastic backing missing on drivers side mirror

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,042 miles

Exhaust outer skin coming unbonded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 143,042 miles

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

Exhaust outer skin coming unbonded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 134,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 134,163 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2020 134,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2019 124,592 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 110,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 110,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,588 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,241 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,204 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,616 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 NWS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NWS, 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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What year was OY06 NWS registered?

OY06 NWS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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The MOT history for OY06 NWS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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