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OY56 RXC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,577 mi
Last recorded74,577 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,577 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 74,577 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,130 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 69,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 64,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 59,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight misshape

Fail 25 Jul 2015 53,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight misshape

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,317 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,510 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,510 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,434 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 RXC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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