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OY56 VBN

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,214 mi
Last recorded193,214 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 193,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 182,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 182,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 170,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 156,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 142,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,266 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 134,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 120,871 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 120,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 89,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,471 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,471 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,714 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,714 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,604 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 VBN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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