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RX55 TCV

2006 Volvo V50

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,890 mi
Last recorded131,890 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 TCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 131,890 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 124,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,411 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 109,433 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 109,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,375 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 89,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,826 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 77,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,448 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 61,188 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,542 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 41,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,753 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 14,061 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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RX55 TCV is a 2006 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX55 TCV, 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 RX55 TCV registered?

RX55 TCV is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is RX55 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 TCV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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