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VK06 VTT

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,963 mi
Last recorded133,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,963 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 133,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 125,080 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer casing insecuer

Pass 25 Jun 2016 121,933 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy rust forming on outer casing (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,895 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,975 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 112,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,605 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 96,571 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,443 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,889 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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VK06 VTT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

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

Is VK06 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 VTT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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