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OY56 VTP

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,585 mi
Last recorded64,585 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 64,585 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low inside edge

offside front tyre bald inside edge

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,830 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 57,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 49,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold outer edge centyr 3/4s tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold outer edge center 3/4s tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,179 miles

Nearside 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 2 Sep 2021 38,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 36,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 33,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,304 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,785 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,918 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 12,918 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 VTP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

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

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