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OY06 LTU

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,382 mi
Last recorded146,382 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 146,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 137,924 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r exhaust bracket corroded

main silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 128,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 128,210 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 121,552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 121,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre near legal limit

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre near legal limit

Offside Front o/s/f tyre near legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,978 miles

anti skid service light on

Fail 17 Apr 2015 110,895 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

anti skid service light on

Pass 12 Apr 2014 98,224 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,881 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 71,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,788 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 LTU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

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

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