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MK06 XVS

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,158 mi
Last recorded187,158 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 XVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 187,158 miles

All exhaust components from centre silencer back in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to below 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin, brake binding on test equipment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Number plate light dim

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Temporary repair made to mounting prior to presentation (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 187,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All exhaust components from centre silencer back in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to below 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin, brake binding on test equipment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Number plate light dim

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Temporary repair made to mounting prior to presentation (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 178,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on inner wall, not showing cord or structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 178,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure at hob end. Resecured at station (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on inner wall, not showing cord or structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 169,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 169,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 159,710 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 159,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 149,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate is corroded

center exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 149,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate is corroded

center exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2017 142,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 136,971 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

centre exhaust corrodwed

Pass 1 Jun 2015 129,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,232 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriortaed.

Rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,091 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 105,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 90,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 76,089 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Fail 18 May 2011 76,089 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 May 2010 65,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,497 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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MK06 XVS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MK06 XVS, 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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MK06 XVS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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