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RV56 OKG

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,943 mi
Last recorded100,943 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,943 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 100,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2021 95,415 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 95,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,576 miles

Both front outer CV Gaiters covered in grease but no visible damage

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,288 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2013 51,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2012 47,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,603 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,667 miles

Both rear indicaators are fading from aamber towards white, particularly the nearside. Advise replacement of bulbs.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,667 miles

Both rear indicaators are fading from aamber towards white, particularly the nearside. Advise replacement of bulbs.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RV56 OKG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel 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 RV56 OKG, 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 RV56 OKG registered?

RV56 OKG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is RV56 OKG safe to buy?

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