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AU06 VTW

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,059 mi
Last recorded135,059 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 129,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 122,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 113,626 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,493 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,837 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 93,837 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 84,484 miles

Engine undertray missing.

Pass 11 May 2010 83,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,282 miles

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

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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AU06 VTW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU06 VTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 VTW registered?

AU06 VTW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AU06 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 VTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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