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VN06 ZWM

2006 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 ZWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,668 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 90,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,507 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,870 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,870 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 76,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,122 miles

rear seats folded away

Pass 26 May 2015 62,811 miles

osf seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 23 May 2014 56,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,779 miles

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

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

Pass 31 May 2012 43,986 miles

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 27 May 2011 37,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,237 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 ZWM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN06 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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