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OY06 LYD

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

177,165 mi
Last recorded177,165 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 177,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 168,066 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 155,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 155,472 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 144,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,765 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 129,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,788 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 113,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 106,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 95,812 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 128,948 miles

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

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 LYD is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

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

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