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AY06 XHE

2006 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,325 mi
Last recorded134,325 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 134,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 127,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,133 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,320 miles

front lower arm rear rear bushes starting to split

sheilds fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,236 miles

stone chips in windscreen

undershields fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,420 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,744 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 20,743 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,983 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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AY06 XHE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AY06 XHE, 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 AY06 XHE registered?

AY06 XHE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is AY06 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XHE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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