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VK06 VHO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,671 mi
Last recorded49,671 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,671 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,662 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,025 miles

Nearside front tyre wall slight damage

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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VK06 VHO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK06 VHO, 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 VK06 VHO registered?

VK06 VHO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is VK06 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 VHO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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