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P855 OUY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,969 mi
Last recorded71,969 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 OUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 71,969 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside and offside, steering rack, misting around gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and out bushes, tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, inner and outer bushes, tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, suspension arm (spring carrying) inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, also inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,661 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner power steering rack, nearside and offside, misting fluid

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint, constant velocity boot misting grease

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower tie arm, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, spring carrying arms, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,230 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower arm (spring carrier) inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower tie arms, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,182 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, inner and outer bushes, lower tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,217 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, tie arm, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,898 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower arms, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower tie bars, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertrays loose but not likely to become detached. multiple fixing missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device deteriorated, where connects to lower arm offside front. headlight aim or pattern not affected

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,131 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,456 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,525 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 26,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,442 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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P855 OUY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P855 OUY, 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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P855 OUY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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