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OY56 KTF

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,809 mi
Last recorded163,809 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 163,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 145,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 123,393 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 123,393 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,678 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 108,678 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r inner edge showing cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,216 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 95,216 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,273 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wearing on outer edge and o/s/f inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 81,273 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r 205/50/17w (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wearing on outer edge and o/s/f inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,801 miles

All tyres fearthering on edges.

Child seat fitted offside rear.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,976 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,976 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f seatbelt frayed slightly

rear stabilizer bushes worn slightly

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges and n/s has a cut on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,239 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm in middle of tread

o/s/f tyre down to 2mm in middle of tread

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 KTF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KTF, 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 KTF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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