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SV06 VTT

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 103,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,311 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 97,302 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage rim inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,945 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 84,940 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,732 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 75,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chunk wall n/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

pas rack damp

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,645 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,825 miles

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

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

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

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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SV06 VTT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV06 VTT, 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 SV06 VTT registered?

SV06 VTT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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