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VE06 JRV

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,406 mi
Last recorded133,406 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 JRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 133,406 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 133,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,644 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

number plate bulbs blue

Fail 8 Nov 2019 123,600 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

number plate bulbs blue

Pass 5 Nov 2018 118,287 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 118,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,902 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 113,731 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour cannot have forward facing blue lights (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,870 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 99,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords heavily exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,316 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,880 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,564 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,407 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,013 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,792 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 34,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VE06 JRV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VE06 JRV, 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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VE06 JRV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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