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OY56 ULN

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,517 mi
Last recorded164,517 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ULN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 164,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 155,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 147,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 147,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,897 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 138,896 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 135,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded and snapped

Fail 23 Aug 2021 135,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded and snapped

Pass 17 Aug 2020 132,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 128,099 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,687 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2017 116,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

slight wear to inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,663 miles

Silencer casing separating.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,657 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,655 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder.

nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,973 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 90,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,186 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,750 miles

advisory.nearside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,199 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 ULN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

OY56 ULN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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