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AF56 URO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,368 mi
Last recorded132,368 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 URO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 132,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 120,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2025 120,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 110,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 102,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 93,087 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 83,807 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 83,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f door checkstrap loose

rear tyres edges worn/low

Pass 6 May 2020 75,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,909 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 24,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,774 miles

offside front tyre 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 URO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 URO, 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 URO registered?

AF56 URO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AF56 URO safe to buy?

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