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RE06 RVM

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

243,876 mi
Last recorded243,876 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 RVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 243,876 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 243,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 239,844 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 239,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 231,746 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle split ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 231,708 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant bottle split ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 221,055 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 221,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 204,519 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 204,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 190,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to near side rear of the vehicle, unable to check seat belt

child seat fitted to off side rear of the vehicle, unable to check seat belt

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front wiper smeary

slight play in near side front lower ball joint

Fail 28 Sep 2017 190,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to near side rear of the vehicle, unable to check seat belt

child seat fitted to off side rear of the vehicle, unable to check seat belt

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front wiper smeary

slight play in near side front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2016 174,344 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 174,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 159,146 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 119,080 miles

Both rear bump stops heavily deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF headlamp beam image improved but will req new unit by next mot

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroding away

Fail 19 Sep 2013 119,080 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear bump stops heavily deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroding away

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 77,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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 RVM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 RE06 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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