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OY06 LXO

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,995 mi
Last recorded202,995 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 202,995 miles

Body component slightly loose roof rack (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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))

anti skid light on

Pass 18 Mar 2019 185,063 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2019 185,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 159,263 miles

both front wishbones - rear bushes have slight play and deterioration

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 14 Mar 2018 159,255 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbones - rear bushes have slight play and deterioration

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,835 miles

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,675 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 94,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,545 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LXO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

OY06 LXO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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