2006 Volvo V50 · 10,445 MOT tests
2006 Volvo V50 reliability
2006 Volvo V50s fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 V50 years (10,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V50s: 44.3%)
- 45.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V50s: 44.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 137,155
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,445
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 11.4% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volvo V50
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.2%
- Lights and electrics18.4%
- Brakes12.8%
- Tyres11.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.82%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.59%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 4.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.81%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.99%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.58%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.58%)
Is a 2006 Volvo V50 reliable?
2006 Volvo V50s fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 V50 years (10,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volvo V50 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.82% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.79% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volvo V50 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Volvo V50 shows 137,155 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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