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CT55 MXG

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,520 mi
Last recorded186,520 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 186,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 186,519 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 186,519 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 179,984 miles

Offside Front brake backplate rusted

exhaust system rusted

Fail 12 Aug 2022 179,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front brake backplate rusted

exhaust system rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 172,535 miles

exhaust system deteriating

Pass 17 Aug 2020 165,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 157,945 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 157,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 152,166 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 152,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 145,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 139,495 miles

Head lamp aims on lowest limits and will not adjust.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 132,139 miles

Front tyres smooth on the inner edges, off side rear tyre losing shape. Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 17 Aug 2015 132,138 miles

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

Front tyres smooth on the inner edges, off side rear tyre losing shape. Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,833 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,483 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 101,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 11 Jan 2010 71,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,283 miles

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

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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CT55 MXG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CT55 MXG, 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 CT55 MXG registered?

CT55 MXG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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