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OY56 UNW

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 UNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 177,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 171,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 166,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 160,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 142,431 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 126,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,785 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

o/s/r tyre has small cut

Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 70,282 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,832 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Plastic sill trims fitted

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

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 UNW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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