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OY06 LBK

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,089 mi
Last recorded139,089 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 135,663 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 131,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 128,587 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 128,577 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,798 miles

brake pipes have been greased preventing correct inspection

engine cover fitter

silenser outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 124,798 miles

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

brake pipes have been greased preventing correct inspection

engine cover fitter

silenser outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 124,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has excessive wear to inner edge offside front

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,388 miles

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

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

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

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

brake lines heavily coated in grease

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,572 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,159 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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OY06 LBK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OY06 LBK, 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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OY06 LBK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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