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VF55 UHJ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,553 mi
Last recorded142,553 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 UHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 142,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension corroded arms rods sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 136,772 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 136,772 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 132,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2024 132,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2023 125,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 12 May 2023 125,420 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 121,539 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,466 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 116,466 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 114,035 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 114,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,016 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,714 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,926 miles

front brake discs poor condition liped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 69,902 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 62,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2012 62,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,336 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 44,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,178 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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VF55 UHJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VF55 UHJ, 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 VF55 UHJ registered?

VF55 UHJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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