CarVerify

Free Car Check

T5 CAG

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 CAG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 70,132 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 70,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,239 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 69,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 66,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,468 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner suspension turrets viewed from wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and edges worn and outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp in mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

nearside rear tyre inner edge has slight uneven wear/feathering

Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,175 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres inner edges heavily worn

corrosion to all rear suspension components but not excessive

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

offside rear tyre inner edge has slight feathering

offside side repeater in mirror damaged but not showing white light

Pass 27 Nov 2018 55,846 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

general corrosion to all rear suspension components

offside indicator/side repeater in mirror damaged but not showing white light

Fail 26 Nov 2018 55,846 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

general corrosion to all rear suspension components

offside indicator/side repeater in mirror damaged but not showing white light

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

general corrosion to all front suspension components

Fail 24 Nov 2017 51,044 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger detached through corrosion (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

general corrosion to all front suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2016 46,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 44,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 36,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 31,523 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 19,192 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 13,293 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T5 CAG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T5 CAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T5 CAG?

You can check the full history of T5 CAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T5 CAG registered?

T5 CAG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is T5 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 CAG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T5 CAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T5 CAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.