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RE06 NYV

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,923 mi
Last recorded190,923 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 NYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 190,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 190,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2024 181,582 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 170,638 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 170,638 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 161,244 miles

both front tyres tread worn low close to limit

engine mounting worn more movment than normail

exhaust rear mountiminng broken off

Pass 16 Sep 2021 150,805 miles

Centre exhaust silencer casing corroded & deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,559 miles

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

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

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

centre and centre rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2019 134,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,486 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,975 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer side wall

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

offside rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Fail 14 Aug 2014 67,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer side wall

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

offside rear tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts on nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,572 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bothside front brake discs badly scored inner side.

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

rear both side brake discs scored.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,536 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,424 miles

1 CHILD SEART FITTED TO N/S/REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2010 36,424 miles

1 CHILD SEART FITTED TO N/S/REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,709 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 28,704 miles

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

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

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

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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RE06 NYV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE06 NYV, 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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RE06 NYV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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