MOT Status
ValidMileage
174,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strong advisory) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strong advisory) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front and rear suspension corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge, tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
general oil leaks around steering rack and lower engine.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge, tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
general oil leaks around steering rack and lower engine.
Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brakes pads all round looking low, road wheels to be removed for a further examination to determine over all condition and remaining life . to be inspected asap.
exhuast showing corrosion
off side rear tyre showing slight uneven wear on inner edge
rear coil springs, at lower point , showing corrosion .
recomend head lamp aim adjustment
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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OY06 PAO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 PAO, 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 PAO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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