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OV56 LFK

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,927 mi
Last recorded160,927 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 160,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 158,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 155,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 151,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 146,176 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 146,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 140,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 126,855 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 106,882 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 106,882 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,808 miles

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 LFK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV56 LFK, 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 LFK registered?

OV56 LFK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is OV56 LFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 LFK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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