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SM06 UGH

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 UGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 115,559 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 115,558 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 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 10 Aug 2015 108,517 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear sill trim insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arms (rear) bushes deteriorated (STRONGLY ADVISE)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arms (rear) bushes deteriorated (STRONGLY ADVISE)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,189 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,189 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,555 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,434 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,434 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,212 miles

Bothn rear tyres wearing on inner edges (recc new tyres)

Found oil level below minimum (have topped up to minimum)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Found oil level below minimum (have topped up to minimum)

Nearside front, and both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (recc.new tyres)

Nearside rear brake disc heavily scored

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,681 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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SM06 UGH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM06 UGH, 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 SM06 UGH registered?

SM06 UGH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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