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FX06 AUP

2006 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

215,845 mi
Last recorded215,845 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 AUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 215,845 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2023 210,762 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 207,092 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 206,970 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 203,881 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both offside and nearside detected on shaker plates) ()

Nearside Rear (parking brake low effort)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak (close to header tank bottle) ()

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 203,881 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (both offside and nearside ) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both offside and nearside detected on shaker plates) ()

Nearside Rear (parking brake low effort)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak (close to header tank bottle) ()

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 200,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected on shaker plates ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 200,366 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting bracket fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected on shaker plates ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central of tread ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 194,140 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 188,367 miles

handbrake only just met minimum requiements 19%

Fail 18 Apr 2018 188,308 miles

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

handbrake only just met minimum requiements 19%

Pass 13 Apr 2017 181,231 miles

Nearside Front off side front inner cv boots deteriating/ still preventing ingress

Nearside Rear off side rear tyres wear on inner edges cracking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 181,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35 percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front off side front inner cv boots deteriating/ still preventing ingress

Nearside Rear off side rear tyres wear on inner edges cracking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 172,039 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended and off side frontwishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 172,039 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended and off side frontwishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and off side front (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,670 miles

Corrosion on exhaust.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 146,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,419 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,885 miles

EML warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated,recommend replacement

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,753 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 102,753 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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,819 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FX06 AUP is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FX06 AUP, 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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FX06 AUP is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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