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OY06 LXM

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,138 mi
Last recorded185,138 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 185,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 179,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 168,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 158,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 148,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View

Pass 7 Jun 2018 138,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 138,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,932 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 111,932 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 109,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2013 105,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 105,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,726 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 104,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,822 miles

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

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 LXM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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