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OY06 OLJ

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,520 mi
Last recorded153,520 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 OLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,520 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 153,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield inswcure

Pass 18 Mar 2025 149,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 144,379 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,718 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 138,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,859 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 125,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damage

Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,867 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damage

Rear silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2019 119,917 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,221 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 23 Feb 2015 93,751 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cut to outer nearside rear sidewall

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2015 93,751 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut to outer nearside rear sidewall

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front, brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,959 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,534 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 50,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,765 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 OLJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

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

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