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VO06 XMT

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,509 mi
Last recorded82,509 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XMT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,509 miles

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

rear suspension quite corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 82,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear suspension quite corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all rear suspension quite corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2025 81,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

all rear suspension quite corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,961 miles

All Rear suspension corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 78,907 miles

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

All Rear suspension corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,148 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 70,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mud on front and back suspension arms

Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,261 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,553 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall deteriorated badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,403 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,402 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,032 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,379 miles

front tyres cracked in tread

near side rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,379 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres cracked in tread

near side rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,750 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,972 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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VO06 XMT is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VO06 XMT, 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 VO06 XMT registered?

VO06 XMT is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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