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AU56 VWN

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,333 mi
Last recorded169,333 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 169,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 169,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 155,709 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 155,709 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 143,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 118,945 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,664 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 106,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plys inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,865 miles

all tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,893 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,893 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 121,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,823 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,738 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres req soon

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,738 miles

rear tyres req soon

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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AU56 VWN is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU56 VWN, 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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AU56 VWN is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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