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OY56 UNB

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,886 mi
Last recorded201,886 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 UNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 201,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 195,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 195,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 175,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 167,543 miles

CRACK IN COOLANT HEADER TANK

Exhaust silencer slightly loose SLIGHT CORROSION (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 167,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

CRACK IN COOLANT HEADER TANK

Exhaust silencer slightly loose SLIGHT CORROSION (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB PLACED IN INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 157,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 157,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 146,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 146,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped rear (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working DRL's (shared bulbs) (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,816 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 133,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,525 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 120,490 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

o/s headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,736 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,930 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 UNB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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