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CV06 XOY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,928 mi
Last recorded183,928 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 XOY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 183,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 183,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 172,148 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 156,347 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 156,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 127,609 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,997 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,114 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 1 Jun 2011 83,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 22 May 2010 76,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2010 76,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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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CV06 XOY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV06 XOY, 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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CV06 XOY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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