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VF55 XOB

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,171 mi
Last recorded192,171 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 192,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

noise from turbo when engine revved up

rear exhaust bracket hanger corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 184,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint is worn and blowing slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2020 184,294 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint is worn and blowing slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2018 156,654 miles

Chip in window screen zone A

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 156,653 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Chip in window screen zone A

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 138,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,732 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 128,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 4 Nov 2014 102,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 102,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,192 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,303 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,291 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 46,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,426 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 23 Dec 2008 27,704 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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VF55 XOB is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VF55 XOB, 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 VF55 XOB registered?

VF55 XOB is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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