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OY06 PBX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 120,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,863 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,289 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,791 miles

hedlights on aim limit...will not adjust

Fail 7 Apr 2011 67,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hedlights on aim limit...will not adjust

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,295 miles

both front tyres low tread

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,697 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,920 miles

full lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f lower ball joint has some slight play in it.

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 PBX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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