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EF06 UZH

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,794 mi
Last recorded113,794 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 UZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 113,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk plastic surround cover missing-risk of accidental release

Rear exhaust retaining clamp badly corroded but still intact

Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk plastic surround cover missing-risk of accidental release

Rear exhaust retaining clamp badly corroded but still intact

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,485 miles

BOTH Front tyres wearing badly and unevenly on their inner edges, close to ply/cords

Offside Rear Outer seatbelt securing stalk black surround cover missing, risk of accidental releasing

Rear Number plate separated at top edge

Fail 4 Jul 2018 97,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BOTH Front tyres wearing badly and unevenly on their inner edges, close to ply/cords

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

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

Offside Rear Outer seatbelt securing stalk black surround cover missing, risk of accidental releasing

Rear Number plate separated at top edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wishbone bushes deteriated

Fail 9 Jul 2016 87,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wishbone bushes deteriated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 79,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged,suggest replacement soon!

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished,suggest replacement soon!

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 39,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,382 miles

Damage to o/s/front requires attention soon!

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre sidewall slight damage,suggest replacement soon!

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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EF06 UZH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF06 UZH, 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 EF06 UZH registered?

EF06 UZH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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