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SK56 VPY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,008 mi
Last recorded223,008 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 VPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 223,008 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 223,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 217,636 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 217,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 208,140 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 208,140 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 199,300 miles

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2019 190,801 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2018 178,078 miles

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

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

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

offside rear light cluster damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2017 165,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 155,467 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 141,054 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front seat belt webbing slightly fluffed

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,692 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,262 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner tread

Fail 3 Oct 2013 114,262 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner tread

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,572 miles

heat shield above exhaust tail pipe insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,572 miles

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

heat shield above exhaust tail pipe insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 96,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,382 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,642 miles

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

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

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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SK56 VPY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK56 VPY, 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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SK56 VPY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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