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AV06 CYH

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,993 mi
Last recorded149,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 CYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 149,993 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 149,806 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fog lamps not working

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 145,938 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 142,298 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack leaking from gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 142,150 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack leaking from gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,553 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear ,may require to attention (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides may require to attention (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

engine oil level very low ,may require to attention

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,638 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 134,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 96,407 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,217 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,375 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 77,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,505 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,842 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,751 miles

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

near side front & off side front lower arm rear bushes are split & have movement

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,914 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,314 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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AV06 CYH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV06 CYH, 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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AV06 CYH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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