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LA06 VEP

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 VEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 86,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner read bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 72,563 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,387 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,436 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 64,436 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,139 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,383 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,805 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 38,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,749 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,993 miles

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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LA06 VEP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA06 VEP, 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 LA06 VEP registered?

LA06 VEP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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The MOT history for LA06 VEP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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