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OY56 SGV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,287 mi
Last recorded152,287 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 152,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

UNDER TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 18 Oct 2017 151,717 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

UNDER TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,430 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 135,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,343 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted at time of test

parking brake effort low 19%

Fail 22 Oct 2015 119,343 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted at time of test

parking brake effort low 19%

Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,393 miles

Cut in nearside rear outer tyre sidewall (NOT exposing chords)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Cut in nearside rear outer tyre sidewall (NOT exposing chords)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,226 miles

Wipers smearing. Nearside rear tyre close to limit. Offside front fog light smashed.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,400 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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OY56 SGV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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