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WU06 OVP

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,564 mi
Last recorded224,564 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 OVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 224,564 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 224,550 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 220,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 25 Nov 2017 209,749 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 197,124 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 197,124 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 183,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 165,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 140,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 140,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,722 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 77,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,173 miles

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

Uneven wearing on the nearside inner tyre edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,633 miles

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

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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WU06 OVP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU06 OVP, 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 WU06 OVP registered?

WU06 OVP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WU06 OVP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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