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AX06 FCA

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,726 mi
Last recorded163,726 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 163,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 155,336 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges of treads.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside & nearside rear trailing suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 155,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All tyres wearing on inner edges of treads.

Offside & nearside rear trailing suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 146,387 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 146,387 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 136,766 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 136,766 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 108,317 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,146 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 71,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,149 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 FCA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX06 FCA, 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 AX06 FCA registered?

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

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