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OY06 PAO

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,882 mi
Last recorded174,882 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 174,882 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 174,881 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 169,882 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 163,764 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 160,426 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 156,532 miles

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.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 156,532 miles

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.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 153,489 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 153,487 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 144,380 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 144,380 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 136,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,635 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 128,635 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 123,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,596 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 111,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,755 miles

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?

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 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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