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AK06 XVR

2006 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,115 mi
Last recorded27,115 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,115 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 27,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,291 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 25,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 24,567 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 23,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 22,638 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 22,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 18,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,532 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,230 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,632 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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AK06 XVR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AK06 XVR, 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 AK06 XVR registered?

AK06 XVR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is AK06 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 XVR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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