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RV06 RNX

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 RNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 158,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

head lamp lenses deteriated

Pass 19 Nov 2020 151,084 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 139,083 miles

Offside Front tyre has a wear on the inner edges

Offside Rear door handle stiff

Offside Rear lamp unit has damaged lens, also postion light 50% illuminates

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody has slight corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust central and rear box outer skin corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 128,695 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

offside rear light unit damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,929 miles

Front nearside and offside wishbone bushes split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 115,929 miles

Front nearside and offside wishbone bushes split

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 108,216 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 96,266 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 96,265 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 85,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 77,664 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2012 59,914 miles

advise front pads getting worn

advise front tyres between 2-3mm on the inner edge

advise vehicles should be presented in a testable condition (ie empty )

Pass 17 May 2011 48,126 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 16 May 2011 48,071 miles

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

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

advise front pads getting worn discs slightly lipped

strong advise n/s/r indicator faded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,306 miles

advise both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

advise n/s/r indicator faded

very strong advise n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge where the tread is not cut as deep

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 RNX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV06 RNX, 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 RNX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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