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OY56 KVE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,132 mi
Last recorded116,132 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,132 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON ARRIVAL

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge 205/50/17 ()

Offside Front WING MIRROR LOOSE BUT SECURE

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 116,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON ARRIVAL

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge 205/50/17 ()

Offside Front WING MIRROR LOOSE BUT SECURE

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,884 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2014 98,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 85,330 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres tread depths low

Handbrake lever high

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 78,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,463 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,463 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,039 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 KVE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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