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OY06 LTX

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,891 mi
Last recorded151,891 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,891 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 151,778 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,619 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 143,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside brake operation deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake operation deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 136,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake operation deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 133,929 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 133,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 121,458 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,706 miles

Exhaust heat shield coming of silencer

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front rims damaged on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides starting to fade (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear down to 4mm also very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,105 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp washer poor operation

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 100,105 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp washer poor operation

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,981 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,850 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,449 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 LTX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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