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AU55 LMX

2006 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,402 mi
Last recorded94,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,402 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,288 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,816 miles

Front Both front dis backing plates are corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,755 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 48,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,425 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,387 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,732 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,846 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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AU55 LMX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AU55 LMX, 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 AU55 LMX registered?

AU55 LMX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AU55 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 LMX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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