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OV56 LVZ

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,558 mi
Last recorded68,558 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,854 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear FUEL FILLER CAP BROKEN BUT SEALED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear X2 TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

X2 SILL COVERS

Fail 9 Jul 2016 65,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear FUEL FILLER CAP BROKEN BUT SEALED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear X2 TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

X2 SILL COVERS

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,804 miles

FUEL CAP POOR

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 62,803 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

FUEL CAP POOR

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,079 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 51,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV56 LVZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 LVZ, 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 OV56 LVZ registered?

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

Is OV56 LVZ safe to buy?

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