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B16 UNU

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,763 mi
Last recorded111,763 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 UNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 111,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 109,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 107,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,109 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is badly worn on the inner sidewall and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 105,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is badly worn on the inner sidewall and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,614 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake reserve travel

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,606 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively damaged nsr front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr/osr (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,307 miles

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

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

under-body coprroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 98,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

under-body coprroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,030 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 82,848 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,386 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,536 miles

slight cracking both front suspension arm bushs

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,442 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,533 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,118 miles

front and rear axles have different size tyres fit.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,402 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 36,402 miles

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

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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B16 UNU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B16 UNU, 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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B16 UNU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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