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FE56 AXC

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,117 mi
Last recorded154,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 AXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 154,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 154,117 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 138,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil leak

Stop lamp(s) not working NS and OS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 126,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 126,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 109,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,097 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 99,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear discs pitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,919 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,036 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,710 miles

Offside front shock weeping oil

Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front shock weeping oil

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,829 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,829 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)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,795 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

offside rear tyre going out of shape

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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FE56 AXC is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FE56 AXC, 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 FE56 AXC registered?

FE56 AXC is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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