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A22 SOT

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,497 mi
Last recorded146,497 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 146,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 146,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 133,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,153 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Pass 24 Jul 2021 120,297 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 120,297 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,146 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken.

Fail 27 Jul 2020 116,146 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 103,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 103,906 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,261 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,012 miles

Engine cover and under shields fitted not all components checked.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,805 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,781 miles

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

Parking brake 16% brake efficiency is only just met

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,342 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,707 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 56,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,272 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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A22 SOT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A22 SOT, 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 A22 SOT registered?

A22 SOT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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