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SK06 XNU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,239 mi
Last recorded142,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 XNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 142,239 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 142,239 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 133,453 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 132,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2016 125,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres feathering

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Jan 2016 125,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres feathering

oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 110,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 90,856 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,369 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 73,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,003 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 XNU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XNU, 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 SK06 XNU registered?

SK06 XNU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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