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RE06 RVT

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,605 mi
Last recorded207,605 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 RVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 207,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 199,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 199,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 194,068 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 194,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 188,759 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 188,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 182,150 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 182,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 176,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 176,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 171,106 miles

Rear pads wearing thin.

Pass 21 May 2011 143,796 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 102,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 70,106 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 RVT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

RE06 RVT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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