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OY56 RNU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,194 mi
Last recorded122,194 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,194 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 89,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,083 miles

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,340 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,795 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,424 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 31,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,143 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 RNU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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