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RV56 UBK

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,001 mi
Last recorded215,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 215,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 211,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 186,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 181,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 168,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 168,855 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 158,201 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge badly worn

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre inner edge badly worn

child seat fitted center rear

Fail 26 Nov 2015 158,200 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front inner edge badly worn

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre inner edge badly worn

child seat fitted center rear

Pass 13 Nov 2014 139,556 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 139,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose,Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,372 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 102,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,635 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 71,231 miles

All brake disc braking surfaces poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,428 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 54,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UBK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV56 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

RV56 UBK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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