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OY56 EFO

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,548 mi
Last recorded154,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 154,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 139,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp washers not working

Pass 2 Jun 2020 131,352 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 125,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 121,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,761 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 103,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,440 miles

no emissions,registered--

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,225 miles

All 4 tyres perished and cracked, but no cords or threads showing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,784 miles

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

o/s mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,362 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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OY56 EFO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OY56 EFO, 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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OY56 EFO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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