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OY56 KVH

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,882 mi
Last recorded156,882 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 156,882 miles

Front registration plate damaged

N/s/r outer position light inoperative

N/s/r seat beat buckle plastic cover loose

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 156,882 miles

Front registration plate damaged

N/s/r outer position light inoperative

N/s/r seat beat buckle plastic cover loose

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 130,819 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 130,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 102,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2010 81,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f additional possition light [amber] not working

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,460 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 KVH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

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

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