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AV06 PVL

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,169 mi
Last recorded54,169 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 PVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 54,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,783 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 47,783 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 46,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,625 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 38,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,232 miles

Both front tyre's worn inside edge's

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,168 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 28,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,935 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 17,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,786 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 PVL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PVL, 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 AV06 PVL registered?

AV06 PVL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AV06 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 PVL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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