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OY06 OFT

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

226,000 mi
Last recorded226,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 226,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 220,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 209,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 198,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 190,578 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 187,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 176,952 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 176,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 173,772 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 165,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 152,298 miles

no smoke emitted on test

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no smoke emitted on BET test

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 120,972 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,683 miles

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,478 miles

one of two number plate lights out

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,215 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 OFT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

OY06 OFT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is OY06 OFT safe to buy?

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