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VO06 SVS

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,136 mi
Last recorded156,136 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 SVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 156,136 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both number plate lights are dull

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 145,379 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 145,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 135,359 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 135,349 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,964 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,407 miles

has a cut in the n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 14 Feb 2014 103,401 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

has a cut in the n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,471 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 70,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,518 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 26 Mar 2010 55,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,004 miles

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

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

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

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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VO06 SVS is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO06 SVS, 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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VO06 SVS is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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