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OY56 SBX

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 142,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arch /sill risers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 134,322 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leaking of grease n\s\f inner c/v joint gaiter

Fail 17 Nov 2021 134,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight leaking of grease n\s\f inner c/v joint gaiter

Pass 15 Dec 2020 129,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaitor deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 129,535 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snaped (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable not routed correctly

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaitor deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,171 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2019 126,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also has a nail in its tread (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 1 Jun 2019 123,256 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also has a nail in its tread (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever has some advanced travel (may need attention soon)

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 23 Jun 2018 116,242 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,293 miles

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

both rear brake flexi pipes perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 96,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement at lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 87,275 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,486 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,714 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 SBX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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