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V5 USC

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,360 mi
Last recorded161,360 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 USC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 161,360 miles

chip in screen

Fail 10 Mar 2014 161,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

chip in screen

Pass 11 Feb 2013 145,696 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 28 Jan 2012 131,935 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 121,056 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

different sized pairs of tyres fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2011 121,052 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

different sized pairs of tyres fitted

nearside rear tail light 1 of 2 bulbs out.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,445 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V5 USC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V5 USC, 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 V5 USC registered?

V5 USC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is V5 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 USC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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