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NG06 VLK

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,608 mi
Last recorded130,608 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 VLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 130,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,821 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,559 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 125,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,136 miles

slight play in o/s/f/ of steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2019 121,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in o/s/f/ of steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,063 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 119,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 113,363 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 113,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 113,274 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke being emitted (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

no oil on dipstick when checked , top with 2lts.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,255 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,473 miles

Edges of front brake discs filed/ground

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,411 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Edges of front brake discs filed/ground

N/S Front running light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,523 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,000 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,854 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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NG06 VLK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NG06 VLK, 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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NG06 VLK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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