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RA06 WTF

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,868 mi
Last recorded159,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 WTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 159,868 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2023 159,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2022 149,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 140,610 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 140,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 128,350 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 128,350 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,580 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 124,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,795 miles

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion to suspension components

engine and sills covered

exhaust corroded

service due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,791 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven 31% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy ridged close to limits (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear to inner edge almost to cords

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

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion to suspension components

engine and sills covered

exhaust corroded

service due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2015 114,937 miles

both front wheels inner rims slightly distorted

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

outer sills covered

rear number plate water damaged

requires tracking

o/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge close to cord

Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,682 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

sills covered

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake disc worn

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,558 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

no.plates poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2012 103,398 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

no.plates poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,205 miles

see advisory sheet 358200511243

Fail 29 Jul 2011 89,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres wearing outer shape wearing on inner edges

rear brake disc slightly lipped

rear nimber plate water damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,495 miles

outer sills covered

rear pads getting low

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Fail 22 Jul 2009 52,536 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

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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RA06 WTF 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 65.2%.

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 RA06 WTF, 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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RA06 WTF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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