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AV56 JXJ

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,856 mi
Last recorded147,856 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 JXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 147,856 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 144,073 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 144,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 140,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 140,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 135,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 130,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 2 Mar 2022 130,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

COOLANT BOTTLE FRACTURED & LEAKING COOLANT

NSR BRAKE PADS DAMAGED BY HEAT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO TEST NSR WHEEL BEARING

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CASING ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CASING ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,665 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 110,665 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,983 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust outer skin

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,979 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust outer skin

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,058 miles

Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded and becoming deteriorated

Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing but not rough to rotate

engine cover , sill covers and under guard fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,000 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,924 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 61,924 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,845 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,073 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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AV56 JXJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV56 JXJ, 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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AV56 JXJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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