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WF06 OVK

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

209,040 mi
Last recorded209,040 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 OVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 209,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/f brake flexi insecure

rear centre seat belt requires attention

Fail 23 Oct 2024 209,017 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil / coolant low

rear centre seat belt requires attention

Pass 19 Jan 2023 199,376 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 199,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 184,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 184,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 170,316 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 163,310 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 158,671 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 135,745 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,773 miles

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

all tyres worn on inside edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2015 99,951 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel rim, inner bead slightly distorted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,610 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,145 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,779 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,255 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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WF06 OVK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF06 OVK, 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 WF06 OVK registered?

WF06 OVK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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