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RV56 AKG

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,908 mi
Last recorded210,908 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 AKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 210,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside steering rack inner ball joint slight play

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front/centre exhaust box corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2020 210,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside steering rack inner ball joint slight play

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front/centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2018 201,940 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 201,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 197,588 miles

exhaust tail pipe box outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 197,588 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear interior (8.1.2b)

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

exhaust tail pipe box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 192,795 miles

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

n/s rack end worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 180,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside track rod slight play

offside front inner cv boot repaired with silicon

Fail 17 Aug 2015 180,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside track rod slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2014 170,457 miles

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

heatshield of exhaust causing a slight rattle

Pass 18 Aug 2013 158,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 1.6mm legal limit

both rear tyres worn close to legal linit on 2.0mm

Pass 11 Aug 2012 145,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,556 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2010 112,332 miles

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

both front brake discs very worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 86,585 miles

Minor stone chips across windscreen. Fuel filler spill surround is missing from around fuel filler neck. Both front tyres are wearin g faster on their inner edges - advise wheel alignment.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 86,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Minor stone chips across windscreen. Fuel filler spill surround is missing from around fuel filler neck. Both front tyres are wearin g faster on their inner edges - advise wheel alignment.

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

Offside Front 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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RV56 AKG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple 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 AKG, 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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RV56 AKG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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