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RA55 HVJ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,469 mi
Last recorded120,469 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,362 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, visual seatbelt check only

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, visual seatbelt check only

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF fog light broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre is low on pressure.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,668 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 162,267 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 127,945 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,139 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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RA55 HVJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RA55 HVJ, 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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What year was RA55 HVJ registered?

RA55 HVJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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