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EK56 UEJ

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,359 mi
Last recorded113,359 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,758 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 106,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 97,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,281 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,222 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,997 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,632 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,049 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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EK56 UEJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK56 UEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 UEJ registered?

EK56 UEJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EK56 UEJ safe to buy?

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