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MV06 UYK

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

204,042 mi
Last recorded204,042 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 UYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 204,042 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated pins corroded (4.10 (b) (i))

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

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

park brake lever stiff to operate

park brake readings only just met limits

Pass 3 Mar 2021 197,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 193,510 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 13 Mar 2019 180,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 165,340 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 151,132 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 151,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 134,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,564 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 102,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,690 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,892 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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MV06 UYK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV06 UYK, 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 MV06 UYK registered?

MV06 UYK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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