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OY56 KVM

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,127 mi
Last recorded164,127 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 164,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 153,614 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 153,614 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 149,738 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 149,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 145,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated requires securing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 140,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 135,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,059 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,179 miles

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 13 Feb 2012 74,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,807 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,728 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 KVM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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