CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY06 OLG

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,516 mi
Last recorded143,516 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 OLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,516 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 143,511 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 136,638 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 136,534 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2017 127,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2017 127,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,434 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 117,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 107,733 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid moisture around nearside rear caliper

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,839 miles

Both front tyres worn to 0mm on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 100,800 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres worn to 0mm on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,120 miles

nearside rear tyre tread at 3mm.

offside rear tyre tread at 2mm and tyre becoming out of shape.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,405 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY06 OLG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY06 OLG?

You can check the full history of OY06 OLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY06 OLG registered?

OY06 OLG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is OY06 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 OLG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY06 OLG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY06 OLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.