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RE06 SUY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 SUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 116,188 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 116,188 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 112,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,273 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 111,664 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 111,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 110,791 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,758 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 106,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,065 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,773 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 66,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 66,590 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,963 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,963 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)

Pass 5 May 2009 50,749 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 SUY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

RE06 SUY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is RE06 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 SUY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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