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SY06 EBK

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,521 mi
Last recorded163,521 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 EBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 163,521 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undercarriage & various if not all suspension components corroded

Various exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2023 163,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor corroded & holed within 30cm of foremost trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor corroded & holed within 30cm of foremost trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undercarriage & various if not all suspension components corroded

Various exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2022 154,387 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 146,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 140,129 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 131,821 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 127,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 124,478 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 124,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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)

exhaust deteriorated throughout

osr brake pipe corroded under protective coating

Pass 26 Mar 2016 115,488 miles

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)

cut to kerb protector nsf tyre

exhaust corroded

oil leak

osf shocker appears to have leaked oil but area around seal is dry

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

osr brake bind

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion @ rear coil springs.

corrosion throughout exhaust

osr outer pad rattling in carrier.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,767 miles

front discs worn and slight imbalance in front brakes

ns front suspension bush starting to split

os and ns rear radius arm bushes starting to split

slight leak ns rear shocker

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,781 miles

outer o/s/r tail light bulb inop

Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,781 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

outer o/s/r tail light bulb inop

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,814 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 50,814 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,886 miles

light rumble from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light rumble from n/s/f wheel bearing

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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SY06 EBK is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY06 EBK, 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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SY06 EBK is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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