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SH06 XAR

2006 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,203 mi
Last recorded151,203 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 XAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 151,203 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail lamp sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 149,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

middle and rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2020 148,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 143,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 137,103 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 122,245 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 116,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 406,973 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,442 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 74,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,867 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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SH06 XAR is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH06 XAR, 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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SH06 XAR is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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