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VN06 WNG

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,079 mi
Last recorded157,079 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 WNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 157,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 147,981 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

oil seepage at steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2023 147,944 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

oil seepage at steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2022 145,986 miles

Clutch bulking (notchy gear selection)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2022 145,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake arm not returning to stop (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch bulking (notchy gear selection)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside handbrake performance negligable

Undertray insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2021 143,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 141,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 138,482 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,304 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 131,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 124,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,494 miles

exhaust rusty,n/s/f marker light n/w.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 117,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty,n/s/f marker light n/w.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,843 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust boix corroded and eghaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2009 58,644 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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VN06 WNG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN06 WNG, 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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VN06 WNG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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