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NH06 KPV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

137,155 mi
Last recorded137,155 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 KPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 137,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 137,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 129,780 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 129,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,962 miles

EML on

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner brake pads close

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot spitting grease

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

rear heat shield loose

when moving front wheels engine is moving, possible engine mount is faulty

Fail 10 Aug 2020 118,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner brake pads close

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot spitting grease

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

rear heat shield loose

when moving front wheels engine is moving, possible engine mount is faulty

Pass 3 Aug 2019 112,629 miles

engine moving when spinning wheel, possible engine mount but cant see due to covers

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2019 112,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine moving when spinning wheel, possible engine mount but cant see due to covers

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 105,216 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 105,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 99,942 miles

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

engine covers fitted

mil light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,014 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,019 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,851 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 59,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,453 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 40,658 miles

Front discs worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,658 miles

Front discs worn.

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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NH06 KPV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NH06 KPV, 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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NH06 KPV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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