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OY06 LCW

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,108 mi
Last recorded121,108 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,108 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,343 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,677 miles

All exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 115,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

All exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 113,545 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Park brake down on performance

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

Fail 9 May 2022 113,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Park brake down on performance

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,123 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,672 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 102,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,263 miles

Rear exhaust back & mid box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,024 miles

middle and rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,101 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 82,100 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,043 miles

Tailpipe and Centre Section Exhaust Becoming Corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tailpipe and Centre Section Exhaust Becoming Corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,072 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,443 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 LCW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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