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MA06 KBU

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,308 mi
Last recorded151,308 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 KBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 151,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 141,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 131,487 miles

E.M.L. permanently on.

Fail 3 May 2017 131,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

E.M.L. permanently on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly perished. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 121,914 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 111,006 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2014 96,387 miles

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2014 96,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 83,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,700 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 60,442 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,024 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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MA06 KBU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA06 KBU, 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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MA06 KBU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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