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OY56 UOV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,333 mi
Last recorded230,333 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 230,333 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

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

nearside front brake backing plate corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 230,333 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front brake backing plate corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 225,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front brake dust shield holed and corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front offside rear and nearside rear brake dust shields missing

Pass 19 Oct 2018 216,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake backplates corroded.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

noise coming from o/s/f. when road wheel is rotated.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 216,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake back plates corroded.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

noise from o/s/f. when roadwheel is rotated, possible drive shaft bearing.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 199,433 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. brake back plate corroded.

n/s/r. tyre outer sidewall damaged.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 180,526 miles

heat shield loose

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 165,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 150,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,836 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r abnormal tyre tread wear

Pass 24 Sep 2012 110,405 miles

vehicle tested wet

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,933 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 UOV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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