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PX06 XEM

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 XEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,434 miles

engine covers obscuring item in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jun 2017 82,378 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc burnt

engine covers obscuring item in the engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,033 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 71,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,521 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,945 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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PX06 XEM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX06 XEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX06 XEM registered?

PX06 XEM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is PX06 XEM safe to buy?

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