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PX56 UXW

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,699 mi
Last recorded182,699 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 UXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 182,699 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 173,792 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlights have slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 157,250 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust silencers corroded

Exhaust tail pipe support hanger broken

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 156,326 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust silencers corroded

Exhaust tail pipe support hanger broken

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,284 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2018 131,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,971 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 124,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,612 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 114,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear handbrake effort low but within its limits

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,531 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,873 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 72,873 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,893 miles

centre sliencer is slightly corroded

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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PX56 UXW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PX56 UXW, 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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PX56 UXW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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