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RV56 UPL

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,556 mi
Last recorded195,556 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 UPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 195,556 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 195,556 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 183,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 178,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 171,994 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 19 Sep 2018 169,608 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Fail 19 Sep 2018 169,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Pass 27 Sep 2017 167,852 miles

Nearside Front tyre minor damage on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2017 167,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre minor damage on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2016 162,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 154,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 143,693 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 143,411 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 135,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,867 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,673 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 108,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,946 miles

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 UPL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

RV56 UPL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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