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AY06 XHF

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,171 mi
Last recorded149,171 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 149,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 149,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 136,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 brakes (surface rust on new discs) (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension components show signs of corrosion.

exhaust heavily corroded (outer box skins holed)

Fail 18 Jan 2024 136,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 brakes (surface rust on new discs) (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension components show signs of corrosion.

exhaust heavily corroded (outer box skins holed)

Fail 6 Apr 2021 136,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,166 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly misshaped around inner edges.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn & lipped...(N/S pitted). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL Brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 126,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly misshaped around inner edges.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn & lipped...(N/S pitted). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL Brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 108,511 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Fail 27 Oct 2017 108,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

undersheild fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,512 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,512 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,966 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut to cords not in excess of 25mm

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,504 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,504 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc's worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,173 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edge and have small cuts too cords

n/s/f tyre has small cuts too cords

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 XHF is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY06 XHF, 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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AY06 XHF is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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