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M40 TCB

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,901 mi
Last recorded148,901 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 TCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 148,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 148,896 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 144,158 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 144,150 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 138,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r/tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r/tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2022 117,991 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 117,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,330 miles

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

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

Washer jets weak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,339 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 97,339 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,567 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,517 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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M40 TCB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 M40 TCB, 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 M40 TCB registered?

M40 TCB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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