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OY06 OLC

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

146,448 mi
Last recorded146,448 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 146,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 137,970 miles

Central Rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,880 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively AUX (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,886 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 105,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 105,719 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.25mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,586 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 48,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 31,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,743 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 OLC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 OLC, 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 OLC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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