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MV56 EVK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,960 mi
Last recorded143,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 EVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres worn bad on inner edge. On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyre tread low and worn on inner. On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges. On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 27 Jun 2018 129,163 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyre tread low and worn on inner. On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges. On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,683 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,781 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,563 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,174 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 33,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 33,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,388 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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MV56 EVK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV56 EVK, 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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MV56 EVK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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