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AX06 DPZ

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,751 mi
Last recorded155,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 DPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 155,751 miles

Both exhaust silencers deteriorated

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd front rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 155,588 miles

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

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

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

Both exhaust silencers deteriorated

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd front rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 148,102 miles

Both exhaust silencers deteriorated.

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner cv gaiters. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 148,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both exhaust silencers deteriorated.

Front Bothy front tyres edge wear.

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner cv gaiters. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 139,607 miles

Both exhaust silencers deteriorated.

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

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

One exhaust hanger broken.

Fail 18 Jan 2022 139,607 miles

Both exhaust silencers deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

One exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,378 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear indicators, perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 132,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear indicators, perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 126,594 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Screw in offside rear tyre

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,919 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,132 miles

Engine covers/under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Brake disc scored

Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid And pads (3.5.1h)

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

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

Engine covers/under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Brake disc scored

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,288 miles

Nearside park brake poor

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,241 miles

rear tyres close to limit and worn out on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,338 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,537 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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AX06 DPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AX06 DPZ, 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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AX06 DPZ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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