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2006 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration OV56LWD
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 17 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,021 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted(undersealed)
4 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted(undersealed)
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,326 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,516 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,773 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,834 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,849 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,762 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth strong advice 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,381 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,701 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,808 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front tyre worn slightly inner edge
27 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front tyre worn slightly inner edge
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,707 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,400 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,108 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,108 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,782 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2013 2 Jul 20268 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,904 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2011 2 Jul 202629 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,874 MI
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OV56LWD was registered on 2006-09-29
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