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AF56 UPT

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 125,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 120,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 116,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 110,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2021 100,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,297 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,808 miles

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,407 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,631 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,368 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 UPT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF56 UPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 UPT registered?

AF56 UPT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AF56 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 UPT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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