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OY06 LXV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

242,713 mi
Last recorded242,713 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 242,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 242,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 242,491 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 242,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 230,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 216,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 192,553 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Above subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2018 177,927 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust silencers and hangers corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 163,671 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 163,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have corrosion to inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 151,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 127,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 117,337 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 117,337 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 109,828 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2011 99,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,973 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 LXV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

OY06 LXV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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