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AF56 MVZ

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 150,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 137,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 126,549 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 126,547 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 113,145 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 113,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,040 miles

rear exhaust box corroded,outer skin coming adrift

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box corroded,outer skin coming adrift

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,013 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 11 Sep 2012 82,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,578 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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AF56 MVZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF56 MVZ, 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 AF56 MVZ registered?

AF56 MVZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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