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RE06 RVF

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

105,289 mi
Last recorded105,289 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 RVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,289 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 27 Aug 2025 105,289 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,316 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 30 Aug 2024 103,316 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Aug 2023 101,172 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2023 101,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,391 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 18 Aug 2020 94,391 miles

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,542 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 20 Aug 2019 91,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,515 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,291 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle impede inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2017 82,292 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

plastic covers under vehicle impede inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,317 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2016 75,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,082 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml light on

Fail 4 Sep 2015 71,082 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,651 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 65,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,244 miles

(strong advise) o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Oil leak

all tyres low on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,509 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,497 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,370 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 32,331 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 25,479 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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RE06 RVF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RE06 RVF, 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 RE06 RVF registered?

RE06 RVF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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