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RV56 AJY

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,869 mi
Last recorded140,869 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 AJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 140,869 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,839 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 126,768 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,096 miles

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

exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,714 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 104,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,525 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 97,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,556 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,012 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,117 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge & cut to cords <25mm

wipers worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 54,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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RV56 AJY 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 68.8%.

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 RV56 AJY, 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 RV56 AJY registered?

RV56 AJY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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