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AX55 DFV

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,899 mi
Last recorded219,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 DFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 219,899 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 218,064 miles

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

Nearside dip beam dim

Nearside inner CV gaiter very damp

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 213,071 miles

engine damp

Fail 24 Mar 2021 213,067 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine damp

Pass 23 Mar 2020 209,809 miles

n/s/f inner c,v boot poor

slit oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 202,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 192,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 180,231 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 169,914 miles

both front inner edge of tyres low 215/45/18

Pass 16 Mar 2015 160,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 151,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 143,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre outside skin coming away

Pass 19 Mar 2012 134,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 126,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 115,008 miles

undertray

Fail 25 Mar 2010 115,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertray

Pass 5 Jan 2010 111,299 miles

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 7 Jan 2009 85,041 miles

front and rear registration plates are dirty.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are blad at the edge.

undershield fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 85,041 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear registration plates are dirty.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are blad at the edge.

undershield fitted.

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 DFV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFV, 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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AX55 DFV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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