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AU06 ZPH

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,020 mi
Last recorded171,020 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 ZPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 171,020 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 171,012 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 8 Apr 2019 150,506 miles

Engine undertray slightly insecure

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

Nearside Front Wheel (outer rim) damaged but not affecting tyre at time of test.

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,751 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 142,747 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 141,471 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 141,471 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 132,790 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 132,790 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,080 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,408 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven inner edges

slight judder offside rear footbrake

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,428 miles

front discs worn and pads starting to get low

nearside front tyre some wear edges

offside front tyre some wear inner edge

offside rear lower control arm outer bush seperating

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,252 miles

both rear tyre bold inner edges - espically n/s/r - recommend replace

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,887 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly inner edge - flat spots - recommend replace

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,375 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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AU06 ZPH is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU06 ZPH, 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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AU06 ZPH is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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