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OY56 RXW

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 189,294 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 189,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 184,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test also centrally and from nearside ()

Rear BOTH rear tyres are 10 years old

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 184,393 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test also centrally and from nearside ()

Rear BOTH rear tyres are 10 years old

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 180,045 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 180,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 174,871 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 169,136 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Exhaust silencer box (corroded & rusty)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (Engine oil level low) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tracking Recommended

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.50.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap

Pass 4 Nov 2020 160,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,631 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2019 149,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,987 miles

locking emergency fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,089 miles

Nearside front track rod end squeeks when turning

Pass 23 Apr 2016 108,500 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,149 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,369 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,543 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,294 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,738 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 RXW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

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

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