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AV06 CXP

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,732 mi
Last recorded203,732 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 CXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 203,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 203,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 195,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 187,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2020 187,308 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2019 177,610 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 177,610 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 161,997 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 161,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,973 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front arm, rear bush worn

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust bracket broken

all tyres worn very close to limit on inside edges

Fail 28 Nov 2017 144,973 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front arm, rear bush worn

all tyres worn very close to limit on inside edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 129,492 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2016 129,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,319 miles

Offside Front brake pad worn

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside head-lamp aim on upper limit

Fail 11 Dec 2013 83,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside head-lamp aim on upper limit

Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,549 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to wear bands

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,336 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,290 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AV06 CXP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV06 CXP, 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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AV06 CXP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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