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SV06 XSY

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,487 mi
Last recorded159,487 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 XSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 159,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 154,654 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 154,654 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 145,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 137,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rearmost exhaust hanger bracket broken

Fail 9 Apr 2012 137,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rearmost exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2011 115,171 miles

front inner pads looks worn

rear heat cover loose

rear inner pads look worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 67,111 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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SV06 XSY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV06 XSY, 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 SV06 XSY registered?

SV06 XSY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is SV06 XSY safe to buy?

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