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RV56 UPC

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,347 mi
Last recorded169,347 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 169,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 162,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 162,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 153,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 137,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,934 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,438 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated and leaking

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2012 97,438 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated and leaking

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 153,637 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 153,637 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear 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 UPC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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