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VN06 ZWX

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,971 mi
Last recorded117,971 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 ZWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 117,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,714 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,669 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp image slightly weak

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,376 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,519 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 79,124 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,917 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 74,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,268 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,119 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,119 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 59,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,782 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,782 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,374 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 ZWX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN06 ZWX, 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 VN06 ZWX registered?

VN06 ZWX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 ZWX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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