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AF56 URJ

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,098 mi
Last recorded78,098 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,098 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side marker light inop

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,160 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,788 miles

Rear seats stowed away

Fail 29 Mar 2022 72,788 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Nearside rear brake caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seats stowed away

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,219 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 71,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,722 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Oil residue on steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Oil residue on steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,705 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,757 miles

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

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 URJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

AF56 URJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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