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AO56 PSX

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,281 mi
Last recorded112,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 PSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 109,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 106,030 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both-slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 106,030 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose from rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both-slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 101,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 98,270 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 98,270 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,663 miles

Both front wishbone 'rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack/yoke damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,140 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,777 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 75,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,746 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,746 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,812 miles

chip in screen passengers side

Fail 28 Jul 2011 51,501 miles

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

chip in screen in zone b under 40mm

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,501 miles

chip in screen in zone b under 40mm

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,214 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,009 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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AO56 PSX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO56 PSX, 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 AO56 PSX registered?

AO56 PSX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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