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OY56 RYV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,659 mi
Last recorded143,659 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 143,659 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 128,722 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 115,001 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,982 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 99,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 82,359 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops separated and worn (no longer supporting shock dust cover}

mid exhaust box corrodeed

Pass 16 May 2012 75,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 16 May 2012 75,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 26 May 2011 69,699 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,839 miles

both sides head lamp aim height only just high enough

both sides rear track control arm bushs starting too come unbonded

exhaust outer skin corroded

near side rear shock bump stop broken

near side rear tyre has a nail in it

off side rear shock bump stop poor cond

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,686 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 RYV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

OY56 RYV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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