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VO06 SVT

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

274,061 mi
Last recorded274,061 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 SVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 274,061 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 261,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 242,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 234,428 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 234,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported behind box (7.1.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 219,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 219,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 189,235 miles

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

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

tracking check

Fail 15 Feb 2014 189,235 miles

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

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

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

tracking check

Pass 23 Feb 2013 158,499 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 127,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 127,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 99,225 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,416 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,909 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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VO06 SVT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO06 SVT, 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 VO06 SVT registered?

VO06 SVT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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