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VO56 XPM

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,606 mi
Last recorded70,606 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,606 miles

service due on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2025 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

service due on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,942 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 69,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

headlight washers not working x 2

Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,557 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,556 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,344 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 66,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,131 miles

rear pads low worn low

steering rack has light leak

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,818 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,429 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

front pads worn thin

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,687 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,402 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,393 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,862 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,579 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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VO56 XPM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO56 XPM, 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 VO56 XPM registered?

VO56 XPM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is VO56 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 XPM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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