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PX06 XRG

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,394 mi
Last recorded151,394 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 XRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,394 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs corroded

front brakes out of balance

handbrake efficiency low 20%

offside front suspension arm rear bush perished and split

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 151,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test condition of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine covers fitted

front brake discs corroded

front brakes out of balance

handbrake efficiency low 20%

offside front suspension arm rear bush perished and split

rear brake pads worn low

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,685 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush worn and splitting

offside rear shock absorber leaking

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 147,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front wishbone rear bush worn and splitting

offside rear shock absorber leaking

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 139,155 miles

Nearside & Offside front suspension arms rear bushes

Sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 139,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside & Offside front suspension arms rear bushes

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,215 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 132,214 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 125,619 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 125,618 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 118,521 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 106,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 91,866 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 71,991 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 XRG is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX06 XRG, 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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PX06 XRG is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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