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EF06 VAK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,162 mi
Last recorded162,162 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 162,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 159,477 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 156,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 152,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 152,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 143,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,077 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Fail 4 Sep 2020 133,077 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,105 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre missed shaped slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre missed shaped slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,961 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,060 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 45,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,916 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,024 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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EF06 VAK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF06 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

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

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