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OU56 LFV

2006 Volvo V50

Maroon Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,455 mi
Last recorded177,455 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 LFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 177,455 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 166,443 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 146,767 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 114,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 114,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,037 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,296 miles

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

rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 11 Nov 2016 103,296 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wearing on outer edge.

tyres have age cracks.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted obscuring some enginebay components

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted obscuring some enginebay components

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear ridge all brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,132 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 59,083 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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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OU56 LFV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Maroon with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU56 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU56 LFV registered?

OU56 LFV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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