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OY06 UOM

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

221,284 mi
Last recorded221,284 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 UOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 221,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 221,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 220,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 215,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 215,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 202,927 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 189,699 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 181,319 miles

front brake pads wearing low

movement in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 31 May 2017 181,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

movement in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 15 Sep 2016 171,192 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing inner

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Jun 2016 168,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer casing corroded on center & rear exhaust box

Fail 6 Jun 2016 168,698 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer casing corroded on center & rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Jun 2015 156,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 156,291 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 136,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner

offside front tyre badly worn inner

Fail 6 Mar 2014 136,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner

offside front tyre badly worn inner

Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,742 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,218 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,214 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 UOM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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