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AO06 SZU

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,168 mi
Last recorded124,168 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 SZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 124,168 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner cv boots deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe to the back box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 124,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both shoulders worn and cracking/perishing in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner cv boots deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe to the back box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn and cut in the tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 119,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 May 2020 119,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2019 111,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,220 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak crank pulley area ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,197 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak crank pulley area ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,960 miles

Front both tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, rubber is also perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, rubber is also perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 89,960 miles

Front both tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, rubber is also perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, rubber is also perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,813 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,287 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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AO06 SZU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO06 SZU, 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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AO06 SZU is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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