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VX06 XWW

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,468 mi
Last recorded169,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 169,468 miles

Engine cover and under try s fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 163,348 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

offside rear brake pipe protective coating swollen

Fail 29 Jan 2021 163,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

offside rear brake pipe protective coating swollen

Pass 27 Jan 2020 159,998 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 158,974 miles

Offside Front 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 fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 151,091 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 142,982 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 142,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,077 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 136,077 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,167 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,163 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,287 miles

both rear tyres (inner part of tread low) 205/50zr17

nearside rear tyre (split in tread not to cords)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 104,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,880 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 83,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,658 miles

all x 4 brake discs coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,005 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,824 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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VX06 XWW is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VX06 XWW, 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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VX06 XWW is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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