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P22 MVF

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,071 mi
Last recorded139,071 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 MVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 139,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 129,271 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 129,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light not work (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light not work (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm bold on the inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 118,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,908 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 108,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,729 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 95,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,539 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,939 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edge, and n/s/r pressure low.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,185 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,160 miles

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,277 miles

Both front tyres getting low inner edges.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 74,272 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low inner edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,815 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,368 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,536 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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P22 MVF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P22 MVF, 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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P22 MVF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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