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VF55 XOE

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,604 mi
Last recorded159,604 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 159,604 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 159,604 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust box corroded

Heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 154,884 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 154,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 145,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 132,808 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 112,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 100,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 98,486 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly inner edges

Rear exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 98,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly inner edges

Rear exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 90,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 81,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,033 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,128 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,148 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,103 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,627 miles

advise coolant leak from radiator

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 XOE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VF55 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

VF55 XOE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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