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MEZ 5980

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,032 mi
Last recorded152,032 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 5980
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 152,032 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 152,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low ? (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 151,904 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 144,646 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 144,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,907 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 136,907 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading 50 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,912 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 130,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 122,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 116,041 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 116,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,391 miles

both n/s tyres 3.00mm.

child seats fitted to both rear seats

nail in n/s/f tyre.

o/s/f bumper damaged.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,085 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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MEZ 5980 is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MEZ 5980, 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 MEZ 5980 registered?

MEZ 5980 is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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