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OV56 LCW

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,966 mi
Last recorded151,966 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 151,966 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 138,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 121,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn irregulary on inner shoulders

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

coolant level below minimum

damage to drivers door

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

slight cut in n/s/f tyre tread

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

slight movement in n/s steering arm joint

Fail 28 Nov 2012 121,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn irregulary on inner shoulders

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

coolant level below minimum

damage to drivers door

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

slight cut in n/s/f tyre tread

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

slight movement in n/s steering arm joint

Pass 1 Dec 2011 103,775 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 103,774 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 90,220 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,531 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,475 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 72,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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OV56 LCW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV56 LCW, 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 OV56 LCW registered?

OV56 LCW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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