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MC05 PUG

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,822 mi
Last recorded165,822 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 PUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 165,822 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 146,412 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2023 146,412 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 125,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 121,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,679 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 115,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 105,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 101,368 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 101,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 96,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 96,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 84,941 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 73,614 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 73,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 66,722 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 66,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 58,450 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 58,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,184 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,881 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 30,880 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,512 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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MC05 PUG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC05 PUG, 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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MC05 PUG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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