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OY06 LVA

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,654 mi
Last recorded168,654 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 168,654 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 168,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 167,040 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 167,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 166,876 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 163,235 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

coolant bottle leaking

exhaust silencers deteriorating

screen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2017 149,246 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

chips to windscreen

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2017 149,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge just outside of centre three quarters ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

chips to windscreen

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,112 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 112,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,417 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,348 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 LVA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

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

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