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B7 TEK

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,860 mi
Last recorded153,860 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 TEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 153,860 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 153,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 147,260 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 138,858 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 130,021 miles

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

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 120,163 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 111,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 102,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 93,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,761 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 71,754 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 71,754 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 61,747 miles

Advise item removed from drivers view prior to test

Advise nearside rear seat belt not inspected due to child seat fitted

Advise vehicles internal head light adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2016 61,747 miles

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

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

Advise item removed from drivers view prior to test

Advise nearside rear seat belt not inspected due to child seat fitted

Advise vehicles internal head light adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,477 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 25,060 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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B7 TEK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B7 TEK, 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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B7 TEK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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