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ML06 LWV

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,092 mi
Last recorded138,092 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 LWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,092 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 130,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 133,484 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 128,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,159 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 117,150 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 109,721 miles

Nearside Front dip beam dim

exhaust corroding

front and rear tyres wearing low on inner tread

Pass 13 May 2016 99,857 miles

Exhaust corroded not blowing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 99,857 miles

Exhaust corroded not blowing

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 83,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 67,308 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 67,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 48,595 miles

lower covers

Fail 16 May 2012 39,933 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (tracking?)

Pass 16 May 2012 39,933 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (tracking?)

Fail 20 May 2011 30,997 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 30,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,351 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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ML06 LWV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML06 LWV, 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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ML06 LWV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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