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OY06 LCM

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,233 mi
Last recorded194,233 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 194,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 185,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp unit dampness inside unit

Offside parking brake effort low

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 185,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and middle exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp unit dampness inside unit

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 180,886 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 180,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 174,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 174,747 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both rear links broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 168,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 150,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 145,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 138,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,364 miles

Centre & rear exhaust silencers outer casings split, no leaks.

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on outer & inner edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,054 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,541 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,031 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,539 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 LCM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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