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AX55 DCO

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 DCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 137,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 131,438 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 126,222 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,167 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 112,066 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,212 miles

rear exaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,703 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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AX55 DCO is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AX55 DCO, 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 AX55 DCO registered?

AX55 DCO is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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