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SK06 WWY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,429 mi
Last recorded172,429 miles
Recorded on9 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 WWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2021 172,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced cracked (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 154,891 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 144,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 138,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi ehaust (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 138,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midd section exhaust (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi ehaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,337 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 116,337 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,414 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 106,414 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,931 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,593 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,533 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 WWY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WWY, 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 WWY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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