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OX06 AEA

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,952 mi
Last recorded123,952 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 AEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 123,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure front bracket has broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield is slightly loose.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 119,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 119,158 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST SYSTEM FELL OFF MID TEST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 110,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Wing Mirror damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 110,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Wing Mirror damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,821 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f bottom pivot

Pass 20 May 2013 61,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 56,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 51,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 51,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 46,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2010 46,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OX06 AEA is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OX06 AEA, 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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OX06 AEA is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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