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OY06 PCX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,602 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,572 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,296 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,260 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,485 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,858 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,328 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 39,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,924 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 34,924 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 32,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2010 28,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,130 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 23,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 23,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 PCX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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