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OY06 LBX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

133,924 mi
Last recorded133,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 133,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,201 miles

Nearside Rear caliper looks damp

Nearside Rear tyre has small split

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,349 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 121,502 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,867 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,766 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inside wall

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,753 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,552 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,870 miles

front tyres wearing thin inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,586 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,896 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,503 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,213 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 LBX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LBX, 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 OY06 LBX registered?

OY06 LBX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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The MOT history for OY06 LBX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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