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SP06 AZL

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 AZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,048 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 109,782 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 109,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 109,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,625 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 108,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,151 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 108,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,340 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 107,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,349 miles

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 1 Aug 2016 98,159 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 90,096 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,096 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,912 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,057 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,356 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 20,353 miles

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

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

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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SP06 AZL is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SP06 AZL, 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 SP06 AZL registered?

SP06 AZL is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is SP06 AZL safe to buy?

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