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AF56 UPR

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,860 mi
Last recorded173,860 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 173,860 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 173,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 163,963 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 163,963 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 154,961 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 154,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 141,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,000 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre is stepping on the inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2019 120,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on n/s/r x o/s/f coil springs / sill x under covers fitted /

Fail 16 Sep 2019 119,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on n/s/r x o/s/f coil springs / sill x under covers fitted /

Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,546 miles

both front tyres cutting out bad on edges [adv replace] o/s/f spring corroding / tracking

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,268 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

o/s/r inner side light inop / front pads getting low / n/s/r brake pad little low / front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,183 miles

slight weep n/s/f shock

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,946 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened showing signs of fluid loss but operation not affected at this time (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre depth 2.5mm & showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth of 2.5 mm and showing signs of perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2015 89,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened showing signs of fluid loss but operation not affected at this time (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre depth 2.5mm & showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth of 2.5 mm and showing signs of perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,208 miles

SLIGHT WHITE ON O/S/R INDICATOR / O/S/F TYRE 1.8MM / N/S/F TYRE 2MM / O/S/F SHOCK WEAPING / SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES ON REAR TYRES / REAR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / TRACKING

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,616 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 47,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,532 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 UPR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF56 UPR, 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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AF56 UPR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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