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OY56 KUO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,244 mi
Last recorded142,244 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 142,244 miles

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

exhaust centre and tailpipe deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 10 May 2018 142,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust centre and tailpipe deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2017 133,462 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 115,701 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 107,670 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,670 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,988 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 100,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 93,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise nearside front tyre has cut in center tread

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,341 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KUO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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