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OY56 VSU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,984 mi
Last recorded155,984 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 155,984 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 155,975 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 150,397 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 150,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 146,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2018 146,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 138,736 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,495 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 131,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,294 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,815 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VSU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

OY56 VSU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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