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SK06 WWV

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,709 mi
Last recorded89,709 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 WWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,709 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear inc mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undersealed in various places

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,780 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframes and suspension componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed in various locations

Fail 17 Mar 2022 86,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested visible black smoke vehicle would not take acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bush wrong size and bolt missing locking device (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance half the effort of nearside

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframes and suspension componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed in various locations

Pass 29 May 2018 81,794 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroding

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged not affecting emitting light

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroding

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 May 2018 81,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroding

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged not affecting emitting light

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroding

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear top shocker mounting oxidizing badly

Offside Front Suspension top mount seizing

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking number 1 injector leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking number 2 injector leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached top mounting broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension top mount seizing

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

Nearside Rear top shocker mounting oxidizing badly

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Offside Front Suspension top mount seizing

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,476 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,756 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,756 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,098 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 47,098 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,862 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,862 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,751 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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SK06 WWV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK06 WWV, 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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SK06 WWV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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