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SP06 HXB

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,286 mi
Last recorded113,286 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 HXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,286 miles

all wheels have pot hole damage

car had rough idle after start ok during test

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,415 miles

rear heatsheild insecure

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2019 106,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear heatsheild insecure

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,895 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,530 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,721 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 HXB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP06 HXB registered?

SP06 HXB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is SP06 HXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 HXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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