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EA55 UXT

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,495 mi
Last recorded187,495 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 187,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 180,173 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 180,131 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 173,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 173,144 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working n/s different intensity (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 160,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Fail 18 Apr 2015 160,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 153,397 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 153,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 142,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 140,027 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 124,308 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 124,308 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 104,947 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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EA55 UXT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 EA55 UXT, 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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EA55 UXT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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