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OY06 PBF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,486 mi
Last recorded188,486 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 PBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 188,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 157,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 141,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 127,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 111,267 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 104,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox corroded/rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,900 miles

o/s rear tyre badly worn on edge replacement soon

Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,937 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,061 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 PBF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

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

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