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AX06 GGU

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 114,345 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,464 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45ZR18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear main silencer box corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 73,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,995 miles

exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

front brake pads wearing

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,847 miles

exhaust is starting to deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust is starting to deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,324 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 48,324 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

from limited view front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,296 miles

front tyres centre tread getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,133 miles

N/S/R Tyre has small cut in tread

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

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 GGU is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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