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AD55 EXP

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,097 mi
Last recorded111,097 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 EXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,097 miles

Front suspension turrets rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear spring helpers at top of shock absorber broken

rear of car including suspension rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,744 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tow bar plug metal bracket cracked / corroded.

both rear bump stops worn.

coolant bottle cracked but not leaking will need replacing soon.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near ends (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorber stops broken

Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 106,414 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Green live wire from battery to the rear loose/not supported. (1.9.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe support broken. (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,636 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bump stops worn.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bump stops worn.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 101,841 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,650 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,331 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and nearside rear low in places

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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AD55 EXP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD55 EXP, 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 AD55 EXP registered?

AD55 EXP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is AD55 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 EXP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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