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RCV 111Y

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,142 mi
Last recorded138,142 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 111Y
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 138,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

front rad support corroded

rear valance corrodeded

under body corosion too suspenion componants

Fail 27 Jan 2026 138,141 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

front rad support corroded

rear valance corrodeded

under body corosion too suspenion componants

Pass 18 Feb 2025 136,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 132,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 130,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

brakes corrosion/imbalance/distortion,stood up

emissions erratic/near limit,exhaust corroded/blowing

front wishbones rear bushes worn

o/s rack leak

o/s wiper smearing

steering pipe corroded/poor o/s/f

underbody areas/components widespread cororsion/poor,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,440 miles

engine oil seep

exhaust corroded,mid box blowing

front wishbones rear bushes wear/play,rear radius arms/bushes corroded

o/s handbrake poor

power steering pipes corroded,o/s rack leaking

rear brake hoses perished,stood up long term

screen damage

subframes,suspension,sill seams,rear chassis/boot floor,inner arches,radiator panel-corroded/poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2019 124,439 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil seep

exhaust corroded,mid box blowing

front wishbones rear bushes wear/play,rear radius arms/bushes corroded

o/s handbrake poor

power steering pipes corroded,o/s rack leaking

rear brake hoses perished,stood up long term

screen damage

subframes,suspension,sill seams,rear chassis/boot floor,inner arches,radiator panel-corroded/poor condition

Pass 3 May 2018 122,780 miles

both rear exhaust brackets broken

corrosion to :- inner sills, floor, sub frame, chassis, suspension, front & rear hub components

corrosion to steering pipes

front screen damage

front wipers smearing screen

front wishbone bushes worn

oil leak

power steering rack weeping

radiator support panel corroded

rear brake hoses perished

rear radius arm bushes corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 121,494 miles

Oil leak ()

brake effort distortion

front wishbones rear bushes wear/seperating

front+rear inner wings,rear floor behind trims,rear chassis/valance area,subframes,suspension,inner sills-corroded/poor

o/s handbrake poor

radiator support panel holed/corroded

rear brake hoses perished/corroded under covers,unable to assess condition

rear radius arms/bushes at floor mounts corroded

rear tyres worn/sides splitting,appears to have been stood up long term

steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 121,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

brake effort distortion

front wishbones rear bushes wear/seperating

front+rear inner wings,rear floor behind trims,rear chassis/valance area,subframes,suspension,inner sills-corroded/poor

o/s handbrake poor

o/s headlamp poor intensity

radiator support panel holed/corroded

rear brake hoses perished/corroded under covers,unable to assess condition

rear radius arms/bushes at floor mounts corroded

rear tyres worn/sides splitting,appears to have been stood up long term

steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,496 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,496 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both---both showing canvas on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 109,192 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 109,181 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,440 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RCV 111Y is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 RCV 111Y, 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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RCV 111Y is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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