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AV06 NUO

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,568 mi
Last recorded118,568 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 NUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 118,568 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/chasis near trailing arm mount points corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 116,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 116,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 115,242 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 115,242 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 111,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 107,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall damaged

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 107,652 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 101,578 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 101,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 91,609 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 91,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 21,289 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,659 miles

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

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 NUO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUO, 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 NUO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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