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RE06 VZP

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,558 mi
Last recorded163,558 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 163,558 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 163,557 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 162,441 miles

Offside Rear tyre mishaped and low on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but still secure

Pass 30 Jun 2022 161,049 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 159,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shock absorber upper dust covers loose.

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre distorted

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 159,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 budget. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber upper dust covers loose.

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre distorted

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 155,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,222 miles

Dual Mass Worn

Small Chip In Drivers Side Windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,587 miles

Advanced corrosion centre exhaust outer skin

Engine under tray not fully secure

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 141,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front number plate damaged

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Clutch knocking

Nearside front tyre damaged

Under tray lose

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 127,855 miles

Damage to the top centre of the windscreen

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 127,849 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav mount (8.3.1b)

Damage to the top centre of the windscreen

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,447 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Tow bar electrical flap missing.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,066 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 88,634 miles

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

N/S/F Wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 88,634 miles

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

N/S/F Wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 51,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 43,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2010 35,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2010 35,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2009 26,417 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 26,416 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VZP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VZP, 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 VZP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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