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RV06 RMY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

245,216 mi
Last recorded245,216 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 RMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 245,216 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S and N/S misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front O/S and N/S headlamp light out put dull but still clear pattern

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 245,215 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S and N/S misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front O/S and N/S headlamp light out put dull but still clear pattern

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 228,094 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 228,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Mounting located under vehicle. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps O/S and N/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner and Outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 212,358 miles

Offside Front Dipped beam output dull

Fail 4 Jan 2024 212,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps O/S and N/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Dipped beam output dull

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 196,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 196,182 miles

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

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine mounting rubber excessively deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 181,932 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 181,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 166,779 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 166,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 150,077 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 150,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reare (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 134,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 114,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 99,441 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 99,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,732 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 93,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,114 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,114 miles

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

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,504 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2011 54,552 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RV06 RMY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 RV06 RMY, 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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RV06 RMY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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