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NM06 VCF

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,858 mi
Last recorded178,858 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 178,858 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 167,488 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 161,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 149,524 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 149,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 138,643 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 138,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 131,014 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,185 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 118,824 miles

Attention to the wheel alignment

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,788 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,037 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 81,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,619 miles

Engine management warning light illuminating.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 71,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management warning light illuminating.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing bad on the inner edges,recommend changing.

engine managment light on.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,684 miles

both rear tyres wearing bad on inner edges.

n/s windscreen has a damage but not in the swept area.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,164 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 41,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,218 miles

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)

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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NM06 VCF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NM06 VCF, 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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NM06 VCF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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