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MV56 AUA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,615 mi
Last recorded114,615 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 AUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 114,615 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 114,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 113,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 110,840 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 106,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 103,009 miles

Offside Front under 10mm

Pass 2 May 2019 96,777 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 96,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 90,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 83,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,850 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,331 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,246 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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MV56 AUA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV56 AUA, 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 MV56 AUA registered?

MV56 AUA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is MV56 AUA safe to buy?

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