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SP56 OVF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,190 mi
Last recorded143,190 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 143,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2020 138,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 131,143 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,989 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 125,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,577 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front tyres very poor

advise slight noise from the n/s/f wheel

rear shockers just passing low mot criteria

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,625 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM REMAINS SECURE

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD NOT SECURE

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM REMAINS SECURE

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD NOT SECURE

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front position lamp dim

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2010 56,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,898 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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SP56 OVF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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