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V50 REH

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 REH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 67,266 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 67,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 60,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 49,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,706 miles

Crack on windscreen nearside below view

Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,847 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 23,067 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 22,743 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 22,742 miles

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

Handbrake efficiency only just enough to pass brake test, suggest requires some attention.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,238 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 22,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,738 miles

crack in lower windscreen.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 21,738 miles

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

crack in lower windscreen.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 16,372 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 13,918 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,605 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,563 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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V50 REH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V50 REH, 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 V50 REH registered?

V50 REH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is V50 REH safe to buy?

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