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OV56 LGZ

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,560 mi
Last recorded194,560 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 194,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 194,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 171,200 miles

exhaust system/hangers very corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 171,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

exhaust system/hangers very corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 151,851 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 151,851 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 143,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 129,839 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 129,839 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,314 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LGZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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