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SP56 OUV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,279 mi
Last recorded146,279 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine/under/sill covers.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 139,881 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL INNER RIMS SHOWING SLIGHT DISTORTION

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING HEAVY WEAR INNER EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN NEAR FUTURE

Fail 14 Feb 2018 139,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH REAR -- (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR WHEEL INNER RIMS SHOWING SLIGHT DISTORTION

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING HEAVY WEAR INNER EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN NEAR FUTURE

Pass 16 Feb 2017 132,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,392 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 127,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 117,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mount on rear tail pipe corroded and broken off

Fail 26 May 2015 117,514 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mount on rear tail pipe corroded and broken off

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,462 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 108,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 98,111 miles

condition of both rear shock absorbers

exhaust corroded

rear heat shield loose

service brake light on

Fail 22 May 2013 98,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

condition of both rear shock absorbers

exhaust corroded

rear heat shield loose

service brake light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,610 miles

corrosion on exhaust silencer,

Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust silencer,

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,127 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,585 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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SP56 OUV 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 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP56 OUV, 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 SP56 OUV registered?

SP56 OUV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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