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OY06 LCU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,490 mi
Last recorded96,490 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,563 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 88,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,457 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,585 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 LCU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCU, 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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What year was OY06 LCU registered?

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

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The MOT history for OY06 LCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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