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OY06 LCA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 138,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 137,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,966 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,376 miles

Front both side suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2022 122,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front both side suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,294 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,378 miles

minor oil leaks

both rear tyres becoming badly worn on inner edges

minor play in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,070 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear springs becoming corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s dip beam becoming dim

screw in edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,384 miles

o/s/f and both rear coil springs becoming corroded

slight damage to n/s wiper blade

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,839 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,121 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Fail 20 Jan 2014 67,119 miles

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

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,683 miles

drivers seat belt slightly deteriorated

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,032 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 24,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LCA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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