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RV56 URH

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

193,646 mi
Last recorded193,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 URH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 193,646 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 193,624 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 184,091 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 184,017 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 171,384 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank bottle split

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 171,384 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Expansion tank bottle split

Exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 158,145 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 158,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 146,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 133,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 127,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,651 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

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

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (1 OF 2)

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Oct 2016 96,633 miles

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

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

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

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (1 OF 2)

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 68,633 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,088 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 37,067 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,762 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 URH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 URH, 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 URH registered?

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

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