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OY56 EFE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,516 mi
Last recorded160,516 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 EFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 160,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 155,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Off side rear reverse lamp defective

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 133,761 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 133,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Edge ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,747 miles

Engine Covers And Under-Trays Fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 122,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine Covers And Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,344 miles

Front bumper damaged/loose

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 97,930 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged inner face

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner egde

Fail 1 Sep 2016 97,928 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged inner face

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner egde

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,507 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,587 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r lamp cracked (replaced)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,681 miles

n/s/r lamp cracked (replaced)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,485 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,503 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,252 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,252 miles

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

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

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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OY56 EFE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY56 EFE, 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 OY56 EFE registered?

OY56 EFE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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