MOT Status
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146,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear wiper defective
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipes have light misting of diesel no obvious leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wiper blade defective
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipes have light misting of diesel no obvious leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wiper blade defective
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe/ fuel pipe damp (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested oil level over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested oil level over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear discs worn (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner c v boot slight leak
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under presure (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge/ 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner c v boot slight leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))
All 4 tyre valves starting to perish
All 4 tyres perished
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
All 4 tyre valves starting to perish
All 4 tyres perished
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre is wearing very slightly on inner and outer edges
offside front tyre is wearing on its inner and outer edges and is slightly bald on inner edge.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
nearside front tyre is wearing very slightly on inner and outer edges
offside front tyre is wearing on its inner and outer edges and is slightly bald on inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge
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OY56 SGX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 SGX, 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 SGX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2006.
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