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RV56 OKS

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,974 mi
Last recorded35,974 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 35,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 35,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 34,318 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 29,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 28,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 25,885 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,058 miles

near side front tyre side wall cracking

near side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,359 miles

Offside rear seat belt frayed

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,640 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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RV56 OKS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV56 OKS?

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What year was RV56 OKS registered?

RV56 OKS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is RV56 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 OKS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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