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MT06 UWY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,445 mi
Last recorded128,445 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 UWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 128,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 117,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 110,185 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 110,185 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,624 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,621 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 100,621 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,233 miles

age cracks off side rear outer side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,233 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has light cracks on outer side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,017 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,034 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,030 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 61,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,285 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,285 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 44,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,126 miles

Nearside 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
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MT06 UWY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

MT06 UWY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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