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OY06 UTP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,624 mi
Last recorded184,624 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 UTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 184,624 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage on outer side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2016 168,994 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 168,828 miles

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

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords exposed advise replacment

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 153,162 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 153,162 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 136,425 miles

Exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 136,185 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,093 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,083 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 114,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,810 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,685 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 UTP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

OY06 UTP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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