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CT55 SHX

2006 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,755 mi
Last recorded101,755 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 SHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 90,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,381 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,542 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 72,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,950 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,945 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

N/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,390 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 51,390 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 99,268 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,313 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 24,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SHX is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green 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 CT55 SHX, 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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CT55 SHX is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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