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PX06 OLR

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,202 mi
Last recorded123,202 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 OLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 123,202 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front wishbone corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wishbone corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded and split

Fail 25 Mar 2024 123,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front wishbone corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wishbone corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded and split

Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,839 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,067 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoke test no reading

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,569 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,108 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,887 miles

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

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

left front tyre damaged on outer side wall but no cords visable

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,771 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,564 miles

left and right rear tyres getting low on tread

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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PX06 OLR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PX06 OLR, 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 PX06 OLR registered?

PX06 OLR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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