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MT06 UWJ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,933 mi
Last recorded72,933 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 UWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,274 miles

Air bag light reset

Engine steam cleaned

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 142,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 119,300 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2010 99,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2009 80,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,305 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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MT06 UWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MT06 UWJ, 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 MT06 UWJ registered?

MT06 UWJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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The MOT history for MT06 UWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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